Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

73°F

23°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Mar 04:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles WSW Denio NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered rain showers after 11am.  Snow level 5400 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Scattered rain showers after 11am. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles WSW Denio NV
 41.89°N 119°W (Elev. 5046 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Mar 28, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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