Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 01:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles ESE Catnip Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:59am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:59am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Isolated snow showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles ESE Catnip Mountain NV
 41.76°N 118.96°W (Elev. 6270 ft)
1:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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