Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 05:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles N Winnemucca NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 5600 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6200 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles N Winnemucca NV
 41.28°N 117.7°W (Elev. 4596 ft)
4:07 pm PDT Apr 22, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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