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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

24 Miles ESE Winnemucca NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles ESE Winnemucca NV
 40.89°N 117.29°W (Elev. 4419 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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