Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

Lat: 40.90194°NLon: 117.80722°WElev: 4301.0ft.

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Apr 01:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Catnip Mountain NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 34. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely after 11am.  Snow level rising to 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm, then scattered snow showers.  Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 52 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 8pm and 2am, then scattered snow showers after 2am.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 34. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow showers likely after 11am. Snow level rising to 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm, then scattered snow showers. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 8pm and 2am, then scattered snow showers after 2am. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles E Catnip Mountain NV
 41.88°N 119.05°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
1:34 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
2am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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