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.

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.46 in (997.63 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Denio NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:41pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:41pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Scattered
    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, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • 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

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. 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 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, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 10 mph. 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
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Denio NV
 41.98°N 118.33°W (Elev. 6220 ft)
9:06 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
9pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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