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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Feb 02:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles WSW McDermitt OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 16, 04:00pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Scattered snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 24 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Washington's Birthday
Scattered snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles WSW McDermitt OR
 41.91°N 118.17°W (Elev. 6371 ft)
Last Update:
1:07 am PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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