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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 12 Apr 02:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NE Gerlach NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain showers, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 5100 feet. Low around 36. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely after 11am.  Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers before 11pm.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered rain showers before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain showers, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5800 feet lowering to 5100 feet. Low around 36. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely after 11am. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain showers before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles NE Gerlach NV
 41.07°N 118.95°W (Elev. 4675 ft)
1:34 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
3am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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