Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 12:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WSW McDermitt OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WSW McDermitt OR
 41.86°N 118.04°W (Elev. 6496 ft)
10:06 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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