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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles SSW Denio NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:21pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:21pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 9 °F

    Cold

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm.  Patchy blowing snow after 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South southwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow after 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles SSW Denio NV
 41.66°N 118.73°W (Elev. 9150 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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