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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 04:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Winnemucca NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Winnemucca NV
 40.91°N 117.82°W (Elev. 4268 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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