Jeff Thompson

Another temperature drop is on the way for the weekend, as a mainly dry cold front drops into the area Friday evening through Saturday. Windy conditions, with areas of blowing dust, are possible with this change. Sunday and Monday will be quieter, with a quick warming trend. Another fast-moving system will bring a slight chance of snow showers Monday night into Tuesday. For more widespread, wetter weather, a larger weather pattern change is possible late next week. -Jeff

Windy weather this evening will diminish overnight. Expect a very cold start on Thursday, followed by a milder, mostly sunny afternoon. Another shot of mainly dry, colder air is due on Saturday. Like this system, it will bring windy conditions at times, with associated wind chill. No good chances of rain and snow are in the forecast through next week. -Jeff

A dry cold front will bring windy weather and colder temperatures on Wednesday. Watch for areas of blowing dust and bumpy travel. The weather will warm on Thursday and Friday, followed by another cold front early Saturday. While snow showers are possible, that system also looks like it will be on the drier side. Stay tuned. -Jeff

Windy, snow-showery weather will start the weekend, followed by clearing skies and cool temperatures by Saturday afternoon. Carry chains in the Sierra through midday on Saturday. Sunday and Monday will be sunny and warmer. A temperature drop is likely on Tuesday. This looks like a mainly dry change. More stormy weather is possible late next week. -Jeff

A weak system will keep showers and wind in the forecast through early Saturday. Keep chains handy in the Sierra, especially Friday evening through Saturday morning. Valleys will see windy weather at times, with light snow possible as this storm winds down. -Jeff

Quiet, seasonal weather is in the forecast through Thursday. The next storm to affect the region will move in Friday and persist until Saturday. This system will bring windy conditions and a shot of Sierra snow. Valleys will see rain changing over to light snow before ending on Saturday. Temperatures will warm through Friday and then cool down again with this change, although the drop will not be severe by February standards. -Jeff

This storm will move out in the early morning hours, leaving Friday as a break in the weather. Expect clearing skies and light wind. More systems are on the way for Saturday and Monday, with a break on Valentine's Day. Carry chains in the Sierra. Valleys will see windy, showery weather at times with these systems. -Jeff

Three fast-moving storms will bring snow to the Sierra and windy, showery weather to valleys through early next week. Keep chains handy if you are heading into the mountains. -Jeff

Three storms are in the forecast. The first one will bring Sierra snow and valley wind and showers Thursday night through Friday morning. The second system will bring snow Saturday evening through early Sunday, with snow levels falling to valley floors. A third storm is possible around Tuesday of next week. -Jeff

Three storms will affect the region through the weekend. The first will be weak and mild, sliding through on Tuesday. Expect clouds, but only scattered, light showers. The other two storms will move quickly through, but will pack more punch. One will arrive Thursday afternoon and lift out on Friday. The second will arrive over the weekend. Expect Sierra snow and road controls, with valley rain to snow showers. Stay tuned. -Jeff

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Enjoy a pleasant weekend of weather, with sunshine, chilly mornings, and mild afternoons. Unsettled weather will return next week, with cooler temperatures and a chance of showers, but timing and details are still uncertain. Stay tuned. -Jeff

Quiet, dry weather is in the forecast through Monday. While wind will be gusty at times in the High Sierra, Lake Tahoe and valleys will see very little wind and a healthy warming trend. Colder air will spill back into the region next week, with a returning chance of showers. -Jeff

Showers will diminish and skies will clear overnight into Thursday. Expect a chilly, sunny day, with light wind by afternoon. Temperatures will warm Friday and over the weekend. Next week looks uncertain, but clouds and cooler temperatures are possible beyond Monday. -Jeff

Snow showers will continue through Wednesday in the Sierra, with a few snow showers sliding through western Nevada by afternoon. Windy conditions will occur at times through Wednesday evening, as the second push of energy moves through the area with this storm. Chilly, quiet weather is in the forecast for the rest of the week, with a slow warming trend through the weekend. -Jeff

A splitting storm will push onto the coast and through the region over the next 48 hours. This system will bring a foot or more of snow above 7,000' in the Sierra, with around half a foot down to Lake Tahoe. Valleys will see windy conditions at times, with rain showers. Rain will change to snow by Tuesday night into Wednesday, as this storm winds down. Quiet, dry weather is in the forecast for the rest of the week and weekend, with a slow warming trend. Carry chains in the Sierra through Wednesday. -Jeff

Patchy pogonip, or freezing fog, will develop overnight in areas where skies clear. Quiet weather is in the forecast through the weekend, with partly cloudy skies and seasonal temperatures. A storm will move into the region on Monday and bring Sierra snow and valley rain and snow through Wednesday morning. More winter driving conditions and road controls are likely. -Jeff

Round 2 of this powerful storm is here and will continue through early Friday. Watch for whiteout conditions and closed roads in the Sierra and snow and rain for valleys. Keep the snow shovel and tire chains handy at all elevations. Conditions will improve Friday and only a few showers are expected on Saturday. Another storm will move into the region on Monday and Tuesday. More mountain snow and valley snow and rain are likely. -Jeff

A powerful winter storm will push into the region overnight and persist through early Friday. Very heavy snowfall is expected down to valley floors at times, with blizzard conditions likely in the Sierra. Travel is strongly discouraged. Snowfall totals are expected to come in feet. Heavy snow will diminish on Friday, with scattered snow showers through Saturday. Another winter storm will move into the area late Sunday into Monday and Tuesday. Be prepared to shelter in place and get stuck in your vehicle for extended periods of time. -Jeff

Skies will partially clear overnight, with very cold temperatures in the forecast. Lake effect snow is possible, southeast of Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. Watch for slippery conditions on roads through the morning commute. Stormy weather will return Tuesday night and last through late Thursday. Snow will be heavy at times, from valley floors to mountaintops. Travel is discouraged during this time, especially in the mountains. Lighter snow showers are possible Friday and Saturday, with another storm moving into the region on Sunday night. -Jeff

Stormy weather will continue through next week, as a series of storms moves through the area. Expect precipitation to fall as snow for all elevations, with a chance of valley accumulation Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and possibly next weekend. Be prepared for winter driving conditions. -Jeff

A series of storms will push into the region, with the first arriving on Friday. This will be a weaker system, but snow is expected, with up to 5" in the Sierra. Expect winter driving conditions Friday night into Saturday morning. Valleys could get a dusting on the Sierra Front, with higher amounts possible in the Basin and Range. More storms are likely Sunday night into Monday and mid to late next week. Stay tuned. -Jeff

After a quiet, mild, Thursday, a storm system will move into the region on Friday. Sierra snow and valley rain and snow showers are likely through Saturday morning. A second system will arrive late Sunday into Monday and could bring valley snow for the Monday morning commute. Temperatures will be colder, likely not warming out of the 30s for valleys early next week. Stay tuned! -Jeff

Expect quiet weather on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a more active pattern returning on Friday. Winter storms are possible on Friday and Monday, with another later next week. Expect winter driving conditions in the Sierra, with possible showers for valleys. Stay tuned! -Jeff

Very windy conditions can be expected overnight through Tuesday in the Sierra, with possible damage above Lake Tahoe-level. Valleys will be windy at times, as a sharp cold front drops through the region. Quieter, chilly weather is in the forecast Wednesday and Thursday, with stormy weather likely for the end of the week. Several storms are lining up, starting on Friday. Stay tuned! -Jeff

A big temperature drop is coming late in the holiday weekend. This change will bring gusty, easterly wind, especially to the Sierra and foothills. As far as rain and snow, this will be a dry change, but the pattern is looking wetter by the end of next week. -Jeff

Expect a few more clouds on Friday with a passing, weak system. Otherwise, temperatures will continue to run mild in the afternoons. A cool-down is coming late in the weekend into next week. No storms are expected through at least next Thursday. -Jeff

The forecast is dry and warm by January standards. Valley highs will warm into the low 60s for many spots through Thursday. The holiday weekend looks cooler, but without much change in the weather otherwise. No storms are in the forecast through at least the middle of next week. -Jeff

Rain and snow continue to push into the Pacific Northwest, as the storm track is just to our north. This is close enough to bring breezy conditions, cloud cover, and a few showers north of I-80. High pressure will build along the coast for the rest of the week, allowing for quieter and milder weather. A shift west will allow some cooling for the holiday weekend, although it does not look like much of a change. Active weather possible returns in about 10 days. -Jeff

A system will slide through the Pacific Northwest over the next two days. This will be close enough to bring clouds and some wind, but most areas will stay dry. Temperatures are on the way up this week, with highs in low 60s for some western Nevada valleys by Wednesday. No storms are expected to directly impact the area through the next 10 days at least. -Jeff

After a few showers clear out overnight, the next storm to affect the region will move through on Friday. This one will be on the weaker side, but it will bring some wind and rain to valley with Sierra road controls likely at times. The weekend looks dry, and the quieter weather pattern will likely hold into next week. -Jeff

A weak system will fall apart as it moves through late Wednesday into Thursday. Some clouds and wind are the main impacts. A few snow showers are possible in the Sierra. Another system on Friday will bring more Sierra snow, but it will also be weak by January standards. Valleys will see breezy and cloudy conditions with these systems. Otherwise the weather will be pretty typical for early January. A quieter pattern looks likely as we push into next week. -Jeff

Wind, snow, and rain will wind down overnight, as this storm system moves through and out of the area. Expect a cool, clearing Tuesday. Clouds and wind will again increase Wednesday, as a weaker, fast-moving system slides through the region. Showers are most likely in the Sierra and north of Highway 50. More storms are possible Friday and next Monday, as this active weather pattern will continue into mid-January. -Jeff

New Year's Day will be quiet as we welcome 2021, but don't get used to it. More active weather is on the way. The storm track will return to the West Coast, first to the Pacific Northwest over the weekend. This will bring clouds and breezy weather, with a chance of showers, mainly in the Sierra and north of I-80. By Sunday night, a stronger storm will push into the area through Monday. Expect heavy Sierra snow, with valley wind and rain. A second system is likely by Wednesday, with more active weather possible late in the week. Keep travel plans flexible and be prepared for winter driving conditions. -Jeff

A fast-moving system will bring snow showers overnight into the early morning hours on Thursday. Watch for slippery spots for the morning commute. The weather will clear to welcome 2021 by Thursday night, but this break will not last long. A pair of weak systems will bring breezy conditions with a few showers and light Sierra snow over the weekend. Stronger storms are likely next week. Keep your travel plans flexible and be prepared for winter travel, especially in the mountains. -Jeff

Clouds and wind will increase ahead of a fast-moving system that will slide through the area Wednesday night into early Thursday. This storm will bring light snow, with slippery conditions possible for the morning commute. More active weather will continue through at least the first week of the new year, as a series of storm systems will move in from the Pacific about every other day, starting over the weekend. Keep travel plans flexible, and be prepared for winter weather and road controls. -Jeff

Expect a very cold night and morning, with many spots dipping into the teens and single digits. After a quiet Tuesday, the next system will bring clouds Wednesday, followed by snow showers Wednesday night into Thursday. Snow will likely clear out as we count down to 2021. Active weather will continue with systems possible for the weekend into next week. -Jeff

An area of low pressure will track inland and through the region overnight into Monday. This system will stay to our south, bringing mainly light snow, with higher amounts south of Highway 50. With cold temperatures, snow is expected at all elevations, so even light amounts can create travel difficulty. This system will dive into the region Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The storm track will stay active, but lift to our north by next weekend. New Year's Eve could bring snow showers, clearing by New Year's Day. Happy 2021! -Jeff

Two storm systems will move through the region over Christmas Weekend. The first will bring Sierra snow and valley rain and snow showers from Friday evening through Saturday morning. After a brief break, a colder system will bring the chance of snow at all elevations Sunday night into Monday. Carry chains in the Sierra and be prepared for winter driving conditions. -Jeff

Very cold temperatures are in the forecast for the next few nights, with increasing clouds into Christmas Eve. A storm system will move in on Christmas night, bringing Sierra snow and valley wind and showers. A second storm looks colder, with possible snow down to valley floors by Monday. -Jeff

A weak cold front will bring a few flakes early Tuesday morning, mainly north of I-80. This system will usher in a colder week, with highs only warming into the 40s for valleys through the end of the year. More active weather will approach the area on Christmas Day, with increasing wind and a chance of showers that night. Expect valley rain and mountain snow on Saturday, with more showers possible with a second system next week. -Jeff

A fast-moving storm system will bring a period of heavy Sierra snow overnight into Thursday morning. Valleys will see rain changing over to snow showers. This could create some slippery spots for the morning commute, especially in the foothills (just above valley floors). Showers will end quickly by Thursday afternoon and evening. Dry, seasonal weather is in the forecast for Friday through early next week. Winter arrives at 2:02 AM on Monday. -Jeff

A winter storm will move into the region Wednesday night and last into Thursday. Up to a foot of snow is possible in the High Sierra, with several inches down to Lake Tahoe-level. Valleys of western Nevada could get light amounts that would create slippery spots for the Thursday morning commute. Quiet weather will return through the weekend. Winter officially arrives at 2:02 AM on Monday. -Jeff

The next system to move into the region will arrive on Wednesday with gusty wind and Sierra snow, developing in the afternoon and evening hours. Sierra snow and valley rain and snow are in the forecast through Thursday, when the morning commute could get slick down to valley floors. Otherwise, chilly, fairly quiet weather is in the forecast this week into the first official days of winter. The winter solstice comes at 2:02 AM on Monday. -Jeff

Two storm systems will slide through the area over the weekend. The first will continue through Saturday morning, with a second system due late Sunday. These storms will bring controls to Sierra passes, with snow falling down to Lake Tahoe-level and into parts of western Nevada at times. While amounts will be light for most areas by December standards, be prepared for winter driving conditions. Another system is possible for the latter half of next week. -Jeff

Quiet weather will continue for Wednesday, followed by a trend into a more active pattern. Systems will stay north and east of our area, but will track close enough to bring some clouds and wind, and drop temperatures through Saturday. Precipitation-wise, a system over the weekend could bring some light showers, with timing from Saturday night through Sunday. While no heavy rain or snow is expected, light amounts could affect travel in the Sierra. More active weather is likely next week also, but details are still hazy. -Jeff