Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed ENE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 18 Apr 03:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles WSW McDermitt OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then scattered snow showers after 2am.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am.  High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then scattered snow showers after 2am. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles WSW McDermitt OR
 41.91°N 118.17°W (Elev. 6371 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
4am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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