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

75°F

24°C

Humidity 8%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Mar 03:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE McDermitt NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 20 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain and snow showers after 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 8pm, then scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. 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 42. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 8pm, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Snow level rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 41. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE McDermitt NV
 41.92°N 117.52°W (Elev. 6227 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Mar 28, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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