Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	WSW 11 MPH
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint	38°F (3°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	22 Apr 12:08 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SE Denio NV

Overnight
Low: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Isolated Snow
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Isolated Snow
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 52 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 55 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 54 °F
Scattered
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Isolated
Showers then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Scattered snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Isolated snow showers between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 55.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Saturday

Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Sunday

Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then scattered snow showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday

Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Tuesday

Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.