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

41°F

5°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	SSE 10 MPH
Barometer	29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	35°F (2°C)
Last update	21 Apr 10:35 PM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

30 Miles N Winnemucca NV

Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 53 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Scattered
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Isolated
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 60 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 63 °F
Isolated
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 39 °F
Isolated
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly after 5am. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then scattered rain showers between noon and 1pm. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

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

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

Saturday

Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

Saturday Night

Isolated showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.