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.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.36 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles S Denio NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:14am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:14am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between 4am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °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

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11am. Patchy blowing snow between 8am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
44 Miles S Denio NV
 41.36°N 118.48°W (Elev. 6795 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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