Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

light snow,mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Winnemucca NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:43pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:43pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 20 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers before 10am.  Patchy blowing snow after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered snow showers before midnight, then scattered snow showers after 4am. Patchy blowing snow between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers before 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 10 to 15 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 29. Southeast wind around 15 mph. 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 16. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNW Winnemucca NV
 41.05°N 117.76°W (Elev. 5279 ft)
9:41 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
10pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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