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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 01:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles W McDermitt OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East northeast 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.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles W McDermitt OR
 41.95°N 118.18°W (Elev. 6181 ft)
1:00 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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