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.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 22 Apr 02:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles E Catnip Mountain NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then scattered rain and snow showers after 4pm.  Patchy blowing dust between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then scattered rain and snow showers after 4pm. Patchy blowing dust between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West 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 57. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles E Catnip Mountain NV
 41.87°N 119.11°W (Elev. 5453 ft)
2:05 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
3am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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