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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 04:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles N Winnemucca NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 6000 feet. 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. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 6000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7300 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles N Winnemucca NV
 41.4°N 117.81°W (Elev. 4288 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
4am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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