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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Rain

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.29 in (991.87 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 16 Feb 08:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles NE Gerlach NV

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 22 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly after 7am. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and noon. High near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers between 10pm and 1am. Low around 22. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly after 7am. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and noon. High near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 4100 feet rising to 4600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles NE Gerlach NV
 40.99°N 118.93°W (Elev. 3996 ft)
Last Update:
3:08 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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