Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed ESE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Denio NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:34am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:34am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  High near 33. South southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 33. South southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 4500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Denio NV
 41.96°N 118.6°W (Elev. 4239 ft)
12:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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