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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Mar 04:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles E Denio NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles E Denio NV
 41.99°N 118.22°W (Elev. 7854 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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