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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 05:30 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE McDermitt NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 74. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 8700 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE McDermitt NV
 41.92°N 117.52°W (Elev. 6227 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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