National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed ESE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Mar 02:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV
 40.75°N 117.34°W (Elev. 7310 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation