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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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.

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 16 Feb 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles NE Gerlach NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 16, 04:00pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5000 feet. Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered rain and snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Washington's Birthday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5000 feet. Increasing clouds, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles NE Gerlach NV
 40.98°N 119.01°W (Elev. 3944 ft)
Last Update:
12:47 am PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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