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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 06:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles N Gerlach NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles N Gerlach NV
 41.1°N 119.25°W (Elev. 7927 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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