Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles SSE Catnip Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:47pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:47pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
39 Miles SSE Catnip Mountain NV
 41.34°N 119.1°W (Elev. 7418 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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