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 Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	22 Apr 02:56 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

14 Miles E Catnip Mountain NV

Overnight
Low: 32 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
Wednesday
High: 47 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Scattered
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 60 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 56 °F
Scattered
Showers
Saturday Night
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.