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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 22 Apr 02:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles WNW Imlay NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered showers, mainly between 3am and 5am.  Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10am, then scattered rain showers between 10am and 11am.  Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Isolated showers.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers, mainly between 3am and 5am. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10am, then scattered rain showers between 10am and 11am. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles WNW Imlay NV
 40.86°N 118.75°W (Elev. 4072 ft)
2:05 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
2am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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