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,mist

46°F

8°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SSE 17 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 10:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Winnemucca NV

  • Today

    Today: Showers.  Snow level 7500 feet. High near 47. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 6900 feet. Low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6300 feet. Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 34. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7am, then gradually ending.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South 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
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly 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 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 47. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 4am. Snow level 6900 feet. Low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6300 feet. Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 15 to 25 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 34. 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 showers likely, becoming all snow after 7am, then gradually ending. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South 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
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Winnemucca NV
 41.03°N 117.76°W (Elev. 5210 ft)
9:06 am PST Dec 24, 2025
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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