Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SSW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WSW McDermitt OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:43am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:43am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles WSW McDermitt OR
 41.9°N 118.05°W (Elev. 6194 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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