Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.54 in (1000.34 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles NE Gerlach NV

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

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between midnight and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 7am.  High near 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 7am. High near 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 4200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles NE Gerlach NV
 40.98°N 119.01°W (Elev. 3944 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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