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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

31°F

-1°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	W 13 MPH
Barometer	29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint	12°F (-11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	21°F (-6°C)
Last update	18 Feb 11:56 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NE Gerlach NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:03pm until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:03pm until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 31 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Isolated
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 33 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 16 °F
Isolated Snow
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 32 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 18 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Isolated snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 16. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday

Isolated snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

Sunday Night

Scattered rain showers after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night

Scattered showers. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday

Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.