Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to the southern High Plains through the weekend. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 21 Feb 12:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSW McDermitt OR

Cold Weather Advisory until February 21, 08:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory until February 21, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Sat

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers after 10pm.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7000 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely.  Snow level 7500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Isolated showers after 10pm. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7000 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Snow level 7500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSW McDermitt OR
 41.84°N 117.82°W (Elev. 5476 ft)
12:01 am PST Feb 21, 2026
12am PST Feb 21, 2026-6pm PST Feb 27, 2026
 
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