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.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SSW 25 MPH
Barometer 29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 12:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles N Gerlach NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 12:40pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 12:40pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 27. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 30. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 27. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles N Gerlach NV
 41.16°N 119.32°W (Elev. 5814 ft)
12:01 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
12pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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