Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 10:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles W McDermitt OR

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  Snow level 9300 feet. High near 43. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am.  Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 7300 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. Snow level 9300 feet. High near 43. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 7300 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles W McDermitt OR
 41.95°N 118.18°W (Elev. 6181 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 24, 2026
10am PST Feb 24, 2026-6pm PST Mar 2, 2026
 
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