Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 09:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SW McDermitt OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 25 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 25 mph becoming north in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SW McDermitt OR
 41.83°N 118.06°W (Elev. 6437 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
9pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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