Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

unknown precip

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 10:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Catnip Mountain NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain between 1am and 4am.  Snow level 5900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 5600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then snow.  Low around 29. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain between 1am and 4am. Snow level 5900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Christmas Day
A chance of rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then snow. Low around 29. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles E Catnip Mountain NV
 41.88°N 119.05°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
9:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
10pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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