Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 01 May 10:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles S McDermitt NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Windy, with a west northwest wind around 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a west northwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated snow showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Windy, with a west northwest wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a west northwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Isolated snow showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles S McDermitt NV
 41.68°N 117.55°W (Elev. 8035 ft)
1:04 pm PDT May 5, 2024
3pm PDT May 5, 2024-6pm PDT May 11, 2024
 
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