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.

Rain

40°F

4°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	WSW 10 MPH
Barometer	29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	22 Apr 12:56 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Catnip Mountain NV

Overnight
Low: 33 °F
Scattered
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 50 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Scattered
Rain Showers
and Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 60 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 59 °F
Scattered
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Scattered
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Scattered rain and snow showers after 3am. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday

Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then scattered rain showers after 4pm. Snow level rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Saturday

Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Scattered rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers. Snow level 5800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

Isolated showers. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Monday

Isolated showers. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday

Isolated showers. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.