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.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 24 Dec 01:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles SSE Denio NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 38. South southwest wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow, mainly after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. High near 35. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Patchy blowing snow. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 38. South southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. High near 35. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
44 Miles SSE Denio NV
 41.36°N 118.46°W (Elev. 7664 ft)
1:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
2pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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