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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 11 Apr 09:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles N Gerlach NV

  • Today

    Today: Rain showers likely after 11am.  Snow level rising to 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet. Low around 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain showers likely after 11am. Snow level rising to 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet. Low around 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Scattered snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
31 Miles N Gerlach NV
 41.11°N 119.34°W (Elev. 6453 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
9am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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