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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

77°F

25°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 17 Mar 06:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles SSE Catnip Mountain NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
39 Miles SSE Catnip Mountain NV
 41.34°N 119.1°W (Elev. 7418 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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