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 10 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 02:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles E Winnemucca NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then scattered rain showers between 11am and 4pm.  Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 31 °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 light north  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Isolated showers.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then scattered rain showers between 11am and 4pm. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 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 light north in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles E Winnemucca NV
 40.93°N 117.47°W (Elev. 4514 ft)
2:05 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
2am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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