Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed WSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 02:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles NE Gerlach NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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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 24, 2026
2pm PST Feb 24, 2026-6pm PST Mar 2, 2026
 
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