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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 9 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Winnemucca NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:49am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:49am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 9am.  Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers before 3am, then isolated snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 9am. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers before 3am, then isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 5700 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Winnemucca NV
 41.03°N 117.76°W (Elev. 5210 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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