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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 21 Apr 07:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles NNE Winnemucca NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 52 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly clear, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered showers. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles NNE Winnemucca NV
 41.44°N 117.32°W (Elev. 4803 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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