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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.46 in (1031.49 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 30 Dec 09:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles S McDermitt NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles S McDermitt NV
 41.67°N 117.58°W (Elev. 8917 ft)
9:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
9am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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