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.

Clear

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed WNW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Winnemucca NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:18am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:18am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers before 3am, then isolated snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. 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: 18 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 9am. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers before 3am, then isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. 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 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. 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 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Winnemucca NV
 41.05°N 117.79°W (Elev. 4911 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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