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.

Partly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 18 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE Catnip Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:45am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:45am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated snow showers between 1pm and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SE Catnip Mountain NV
 41.75°N 119.2°W (Elev. 6506 ft)
11:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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