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.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed S 21 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 08:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Winnemucca NV

  • Today

    Today: Showers.  Snow level 7800 feet. High near 46. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 7000 feet. Low around 34. East southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain showers before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 32. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    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 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. Snow level 7800 feet. High near 46. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 4am. Snow level 7000 feet. Low around 34. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Christmas Day
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Rain showers before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 32. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Winnemucca NV
 41.05°N 117.44°W (Elev. 5630 ft)
7:51 am PST Dec 24, 2025
8am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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