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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SSW 21 MPH
Barometer 29.45 in (997.29 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles W McDermitt OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:26pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:26pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 25. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 25. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles W McDermitt OR
 41.95°N 118.18°W (Elev. 6181 ft)
Last Update:
3:56 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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