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.

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 17 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles S Denio NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:21pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:21pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 22 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers after 2pm. Patchy blowing snow before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
44 Miles S Denio NV
 41.36°N 118.48°W (Elev. 6795 ft)
12:01 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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