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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	WSW 5 MPH
Barometer	29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	21°F (-6°C)
Last update	18 Feb 05:20 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

34 Miles SE Catnip Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:36am until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:36am until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 14 °F
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 9 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Isolated
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 18 °F
Snow Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 11 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 20 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 23 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Patchy blowing snow before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Tonight

Isolated snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South southwest wind around 15 mph.

Thursday

Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Scattered snow showers after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.