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.

Partly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles S Denio NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:55am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:55am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 22 °F

    Isolated 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
Isolated snow showers between 11am and 2pm. Patchy blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
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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Point Forecast:
44 Miles S Denio NV
 41.36°N 118.48°W (Elev. 6795 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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