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.

Clear

62°F

17°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 03:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles N Winnemucca NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles N Winnemucca NV
 41.28°N 117.7°W (Elev. 4596 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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