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

61°F

16°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles NNE Winnemucca NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain showers likely, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Rain showers likely, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles NNE Winnemucca NV
 41.44°N 117.32°W (Elev. 4803 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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