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

3 Miles NNW Winnemucca NV

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7700 feet. High near 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm.  Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow.  Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 33. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7700 feet. High near 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Christmas Day
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 33. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Winnemucca NV
 41.01°N 117.75°W (Elev. 5118 ft)
11:36 am PST Dec 24, 2025
11am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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