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.

Clear

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles S McDermitt NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:01pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:01pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers before 7am, then isolated snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Northeast wind around 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers before 1pm, then scattered snow showers after 2pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Blustery, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers before 7am, then isolated snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Southeast wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Northeast wind around 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers after 10pm. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles S McDermitt NV
 41.67°N 117.58°W (Elev. 8917 ft)
11:56 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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