What is today's weather forecast for Mountain City, NV?

Today's forecast for Mountain City shows a low of 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Increasing clouds, with a low around 21.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Mountain City, NV?

The 7-day forecast for Mountain City shows highs from 46 to 51 degrees and lows from 21 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 7 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Mountain City, NV this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Mountain City this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (90% chance), Friday (90% chance), Saturday (80% chance), Sunday (90% chance), Monday (70% chance), Tuesday (40% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Mountain City weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Mountain City forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Mountain City, NV Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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30°F
Feels Like 24°F

Humidity 80% Dew Point 25°F Wind SW 6 MPH Barometer 30.19 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 13.5 mi. WNW of central Mountain City
at 10:15 PM Wed, Dec 17, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedDec 17

ThuDec 18

90%

FriDec 19

90%

SatDec 20

80%

SunDec 21

90%

MonDec 22

70%

TueDec 23

40%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 46°F to 51°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 15°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 34°F with lows around 7°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A storm in the southwestern U.S. brought heavy rain and heavy snow to parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. Charleston NV was blanketed with 12 inches of snow. Lake Havasu City AZ was drenched with 2.26 inches of rain.

Mountain City, NV 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Dec 17

Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 1pm. Snow level rising to 8000 feet. High near 51. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Rain likely after 4am. Patchy blowing dust before 1am. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Rain. Patchy blowing dust between 1pm and 4pm. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. High near 49. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Night: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Patchy blowing dust between 7pm and 10pm. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Snow before 1pm, then rain likely between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain after 4am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 8000 feet. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Night: Rain. Snow level 8300 feet. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Rain likely. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday Dec 23

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Dec 24

Day: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

About Mountain City, NV

Mountain City is a census-designated place in Elko County, Nevada, United States, within the Mountain City Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The community, located on State Route 225 approximately 16 miles (26 km) south of the Idaho border, is situated on the Owyhee River.

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