Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.44 in (1030.82 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 38. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level rising to 8200 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers after 4pm.  Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 38. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level rising to 8200 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
New Year's Day
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV
 40.75°N 117.34°W (Elev. 7310 ft)
9:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
11am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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