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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

light snow,mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 25 MPH
Barometer 29.31 in (992.55 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 16 Feb 09:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles SSW Denio NV

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Widespread blowing snow. High near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm, then patchy blowing snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow. High near 16. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm, then patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Widespread blowing snow. High near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm, then patchy blowing snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow. High near 16. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm, then patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
24 Miles SSW Denio NV
 41.66°N 118.73°W (Elev. 9150 ft)
Last Update:
9:08 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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