Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Feb 04:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles ENE Winnemucca NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain showers between 11am and 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8400 feet rising to 9600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers between 7pm and 9pm.  Snow level 9400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Scattered rain showers between 11am and 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8400 feet rising to 9600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers between 7pm and 9pm. Snow level 9400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7800 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles ENE Winnemucca NV
 41.15°N 117.32°W (Elev. 7766 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 27, 2026
4pm PST Feb 27, 2026-6pm PST Mar 5, 2026
 
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