Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 24 Dec 12:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Winnemucca NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers.  High near 53. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 6900 feet. Low around 36. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers.  Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 35. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 4600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 53. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly before 4am. Snow level 6900 feet. Low around 36. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 35. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 4600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Winnemucca NV
 40.97°N 117.72°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
12:16 am PST Dec 24, 2025
12am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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