Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 01:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles N Gerlach NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Scattered snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles N Gerlach NV
 41.11°N 119.34°W (Elev. 6453 ft)
1:00 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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