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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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Mar 05:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ESE Catnip Mountain NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ESE Catnip Mountain NV
 41.75°N 119.17°W (Elev. 6240 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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