Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 01 Apr 11:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SSW McDermitt NV

Wind Advisory until April 2, 02:00am
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory until April 2, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 52 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 1am, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Windy.
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 42. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 24. North wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7300 feet. High near 52. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain showers before 1am, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 42. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 24. North wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
23 Miles SSW McDermitt NV
 41.67°N 117.76°W (Elev. 4570 ft)
10:41 am PDT Apr 1, 2026
11am PDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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