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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 22 Apr 11:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles N Winnemucca NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the morning.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6500 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 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6300 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6500 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 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7300 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles N Winnemucca NV
 41.28°N 117.7°W (Elev. 4596 ft)
11:31 pm PDT Apr 22, 2026
12am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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