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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 11:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles WSW Denio NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles WSW Denio NV
 41.89°N 119°W (Elev. 5046 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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