Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

74°F

23°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed WSW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 02:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles NE Gerlach NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Blustery.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles NE Gerlach NV
 40.98°N 118.99°W (Elev. 4206 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Mar 29, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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