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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 04:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles S McDermitt NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles S McDermitt NV
 41.67°N 117.58°W (Elev. 8917 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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