Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.5 in (998.99 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Denio NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:11am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:11am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers between 10am and 4pm.  Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 10am. High near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Patchy blowing snow before 10am. High near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Denio NV
 41.88°N 118.4°W (Elev. 7503 ft)
1:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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