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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.44 in (1030.82 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SSE McDermitt NV

  • Today

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

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely before 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. South 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 before 4pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. 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 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SSE McDermitt NV
 41.79°N 117.55°W (Elev. 8517 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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