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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SSW 23 MPH
Barometer 29.45 in (997.29 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE McDermitt NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:18pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:18pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely before 1am, then scattered snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE McDermitt NV
 42°N 117.59°W (Elev. 5174 ft)
3:56 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
6pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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