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.

Mostly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S McDermitt NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:21pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:21pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Isolated snow showers between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles S McDermitt NV
 41.8°N 117.61°W (Elev. 6237 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
5pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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