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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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed W 25 MPH
Barometer 29.45 in (997.29 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles S McDermitt 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

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Windy, with a west wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.
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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:
12:31 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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