Heavy Great Lakes Snow through Friday; Extreme Cold and Potential for Major Winter Storm Late Week into this Weekend

Multiple clipper systems will bring cold temperatures and enhance lake-effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures accompanied with gusty winds that may lead to dangerous wind chills beginning in the Northern Plains Thursday before expanding to the South and East. An expansive winter storm will start Friday in the Southern Rockies/Plains and Mid-South. 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 84%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jan 02:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles WSW McDermitt OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles WSW McDermitt OR
 41.91°N 118.17°W (Elev. 6371 ft)
12:56 am PST Jan 21, 2026
3am PST Jan 21, 2026-6pm PST Jan 27, 2026
 
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