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.

Partly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ENE Winnemucca NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:35am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:35am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind around 15 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ENE Winnemucca NV
 41.05°N 117.44°W (Elev. 5630 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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