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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SSW 21 MPH
Barometer 29.45 in (997.29 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles NW Imlay NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:23pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:23pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles NW Imlay NV
 40.86°N 118.55°W (Elev. 5135 ft)
Last Update:
3:56 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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