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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 02 Jan 12:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Winnemucca NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers after 4am. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 52 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm, then isolated showers after 4am. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers. Snow level 4900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Isolated showers after 4am. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm, then isolated showers after 4am. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 4900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers after 10pm. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 4500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Winnemucca NV
 40.89°N 117.79°W (Elev. 4314 ft)
Last Update:
12:12 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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