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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Mar 03:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

43 Miles SSE Catnip Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
43 Miles SSE Catnip Mountain NV
 41.28°N 119.06°W (Elev. 8281 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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