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.

Rain

46°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSE 12 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 11:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Winnemucca NV

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm.  High near 37. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 50 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow. Low around 27. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 37. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Christmas Day
A 50 percent chance of snow after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 27. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SE Winnemucca NV
 40.87°N 117.63°W (Elev. 8245 ft)
11:36 am PST Dec 24, 2025
11am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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