Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Rain

53°F

12°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 11:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S McDermitt NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then scattered showers between 2pm and 5pm.  Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 44. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered rain showers before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm.  Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then scattered showers between 2pm and 5pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then rain and snow showers. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Scattered rain showers before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles S McDermitt NV
 41.8°N 117.61°W (Elev. 6237 ft)
11:31 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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