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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the 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. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

66°F

19°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 10:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles WSW McDermitt OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 69. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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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:
10:06 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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