Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Partly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S McDermitt NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:36am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:36am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 17. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 17. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles S McDermitt NV
 41.8°N 117.61°W (Elev. 6237 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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