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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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 10:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles NW Winnemucca NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Breezy.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Tuesday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles NW Winnemucca NV
 41.3°N 118.41°W (Elev. 8898 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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