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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Partly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE McDermitt NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:50am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:50am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE McDermitt NV
 42°N 117.59°W (Elev. 5174 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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