Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Partly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 11:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles ESE Winnemucca NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north  in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 5700 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north in the evening.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles ESE Winnemucca NV
 40.89°N 117.29°W (Elev. 4419 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
11am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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