Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. 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 51%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.4 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Mar 03:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles W McDermitt OR

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles W McDermitt OR
 41.95°N 118.18°W (Elev. 6181 ft)
2:06 am PDT Mar 20, 2026
4am PDT Mar 20, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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