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.

Clear

57°F

14°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 03:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles N Gerlach NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 45 °F

    Breezy.
    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 4am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
31 Miles N Gerlach NV
 41.1°N 119.25°W (Elev. 7927 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
3pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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