Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heat Continues in the West

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

82°F

28°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 18 Mar 05:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S McDermitt NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Wednesday
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 7800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles S McDermitt NV
 41.8°N 117.61°W (Elev. 6237 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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