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.

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles ENE Winnemucca NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 7600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain before 1am.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. East wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 5900 feet. Low around 31. South southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

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

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain before 1am. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Christmas Day
A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 46. East wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5900 feet. Low around 31. South southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles ENE Winnemucca NV
 41.08°N 117.39°W (Elev. 5640 ft)
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
5pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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