Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

Lat: 40.90194°NLon: 117.80722°WElev: 4301.0ft.

Clear

4°C

39°F

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint -7°C (19°F)
Visibility 16 km
Wind Chill2°C (35°F)
Last update 01 May 10:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Winnemucca NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 50 km/h, with gusts as high as 65 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 centimeters possible.

    Low: -6 °C

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 8am and 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -3. Windy, with a west wind 35 to 45 km/h increasing to 45 to 55 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 75 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 centimeters possible.

    High: -3 °C

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Windy, with a west wind 45 to 50 km/h decreasing to 35 to 40 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 km/h.

    Low: -4 °C

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Patchy blowing snow between 11am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 3. Breezy, with a west wind 25 to 30 km/h increasing to 35 to 40 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 km/h.

    High: 3 °C

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Patchy blowing snow between 8pm and 11pm. Patchy blowing dust before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Windy, with a west wind 45 to 50 km/h decreasing to 35 to 40 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 centimeters possible.

    Low: -4 °C

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near -1. Blustery.

    High: -1 °C

    Blustery.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Patchy
    Blowing Dust

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Patchy blowing dust before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Windy.

    Low: -6 °C

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 3.

    High: 3 °C

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °C

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 50 km/h, with gusts as high as 65 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 14 centimeters possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 8am and 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near -3. Windy, with a west wind 35 to 45 km/h increasing to 45 to 55 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 75 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 centimeters possible.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Windy, with a west wind 45 to 50 km/h decreasing to 35 to 40 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 km/h.
Monday
Patchy blowing snow between 11am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 3. Breezy, with a west wind 25 to 30 km/h increasing to 35 to 40 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 km/h.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Patchy blowing snow between 8pm and 11pm. Patchy blowing dust before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Windy, with a west wind 45 to 50 km/h decreasing to 35 to 40 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 centimeters possible.
Tuesday
Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near -1. Blustery.
Tuesday Night
Patchy blowing dust before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around -6. Windy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 3.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -3.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 6.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 9.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SE Winnemucca NV
 40.87°N 117.63°W (Elev. 8245 m)
12:56 am PDT May 5, 2024
3am PDT May 5, 2024-6pm PDT May 11, 2024
 
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