Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SE 17 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 05:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely.  Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers.  Snow level 8100 feet. High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 40 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 10pm and 4am, then rain showers likely after 4am.  Low around 33. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 31. South wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 10am.  High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers. Snow level 8100 feet. High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 10pm and 4am, then rain showers likely after 4am. Low around 33. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 31. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 10am. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV
 40.75°N 117.34°W (Elev. 7310 ft)
3:16 am PST Dec 24, 2025
5am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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