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 12 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 02:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles N Winnemucca NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered rain showers before 4am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Patchy blowing dust before 10am. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered rain showers before 4am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing dust before 10am. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Scattered showers. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles N Winnemucca NV
 41.28°N 117.7°W (Elev. 4596 ft)
2:05 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
2am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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