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

74°F

23°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Mar 12:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles W McDermitt OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain and snow showers after 11am.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °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 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °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 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers.  Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. 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 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
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 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles W McDermitt OR
 41.95°N 118.18°W (Elev. 6181 ft)
1:01 pm PDT Mar 28, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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