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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles NE Gerlach NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:36am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:36am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow between 1am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles NE Gerlach NV
 40.99°N 118.93°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
6:51 am PST Feb 17, 2026
8am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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