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

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.44 in (1030.82 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 07:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SE Winnemucca NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered rain showers after 10pm.  Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8000 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Scattered showers.  Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 8000 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

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. East wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain showers after 10pm. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8000 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
New Year's Day
Scattered showers. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8000 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 showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SE Winnemucca NV
 40.8°N 117.65°W (Elev. 6916 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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