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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 04:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SSW Denio NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers after 4am. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain showers after 10am, mixing with snow after 4pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Windy.
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered snow showers before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers after 4am. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Scattered rain showers after 10am, mixing with snow after 4pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Isolated snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SSW Denio NV
 41.72°N 118.78°W (Elev. 5971 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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