Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Feb 07:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles WSW McDermitt OR

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 4am.  Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles WSW McDermitt OR
 41.9°N 118.05°W (Elev. 6194 ft)
3:06 am PST Feb 27, 2026
7am PST Feb 27, 2026-6pm PST Mar 5, 2026
 
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