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	85%
Wind Speed	E 6 MPH
Barometer	30.44 in (1030.82 mb)
Dewpoint	14°F (-10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	10°F (-12°C)
Last update	30 Dec 05:20 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW McDermitt OR

Today
High: 41 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Scattered
Showers
New Year's Day
High: 39 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 45 °F
Isolated
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Scattered
Showers
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Scattered
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 41. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Scattered showers after 10pm. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6600 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

New Year's Day

Showers likely. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Isolated showers. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Friday Night

Scattered showers. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

Scattered rain and snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.