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.

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 21 Apr 10:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NNW Imlay NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly after 3am.  Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain showers between 1pm and 2pm.  Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 6000 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Isolated showers.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly after 3am. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain showers between 1pm and 2pm. Snow level 4600 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NNW Imlay NV
 40.95°N 118.24°W (Elev. 4190 ft)
10:30 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
11pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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