Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SSE 17 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 12 Apr 06:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles NE Gerlach NV

  • Today

    Today: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers before 11pm.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered rain showers before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain showers before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles NE Gerlach NV
 40.98°N 118.99°W (Elev. 4206 ft)
1:34 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
7am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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