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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed WSW 16 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 24 Mar 06:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW McDermitt OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSW McDermitt OR
 41.84°N 117.82°W (Elev. 5476 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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