Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	SSW 13 MPH
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	22 Apr 03:56 AM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Denio NV

Overnight
Low: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 43 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Scattered
Snow Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
then Mostly
Cloudy
Thursday
High: 52 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 54 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 53 °F
Scattered
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Scattered
Rain Showers
then Partly
Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Scattered snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow showers likely before 2pm, then isolated snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Scattered snow showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 54.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Saturday

Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

Scattered rain showers before 11pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Tuesday

Scattered rain showers. Snow level rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.