Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 24 Dec 04:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles W McDermitt OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Patchy blowing snow between 10pm and 1am. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Patchy blowing snow between 10pm and 1am. Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles W McDermitt OR
 41.95°N 118.18°W (Elev. 6181 ft)
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
4pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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