Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	W 5 MPH
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	38°F (3°C)
Last update	21 Apr 11:56 PM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Winnemucca NV

Overnight
Low: 32 °F
Scattered
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 47 °F
Breezy. Snow
Showers
Likely then
Scattered
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 55 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 59 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 58 °F
Isolated
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Scattered
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Scattered rain showers before 1am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 1am and 2am, then scattered snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow showers likely, possibly mixing with rain after 2pm, then gradually ending. Patchy blowing dust between noon and 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 59.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Saturday

Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Saturday Night

Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

Isolated showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Monday

Scattered showers. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Isolated showers. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Tuesday

Scattered showers. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.