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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 07:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles NNE Winnemucca NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °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 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, 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 6200 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 60. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 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 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. 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, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles NNE Winnemucca NV
 41.44°N 117.32°W (Elev. 4803 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
7am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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