Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 14 Nov 04:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WSW McDermitt OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level 9100 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7900 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 9100 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7900 feet in the afternoon . High near 44. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WSW McDermitt OR
 41.9°N 118.05°W (Elev. 6194 ft)
3:06 am PST Nov 14, 2025
4am PST Nov 14, 2025-6pm PST Nov 20, 2025
 
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