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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 portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

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57°F

14°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 36 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 02:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NE Gerlach NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers. Snow level rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Isolated showers. Snow level rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Friday
Isolated showers. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles NE Gerlach NV
 41.07°N 118.95°W (Elev. 4675 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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