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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed WSW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 24 Mar 05:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV
 40.75°N 117.34°W (Elev. 7310 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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