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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles NE Gerlach NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:42am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:42am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  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.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered rain 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 rain and snow showers. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles NE Gerlach NV
 40.98°N 118.99°W (Elev. 4206 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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