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 >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 18 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles NE Gerlach NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:26pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:26pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 33. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 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: Isolated snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind around 5 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. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers likely. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles NE Gerlach NV
 40.98°N 119.01°W (Elev. 3944 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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