Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles SE Catnip Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 40. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 8100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 31. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 40. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 8100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 31. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles SE Catnip Mountain NV
 41.49°N 118.96°W (Elev. 7795 ft)
1:06 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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