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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 16 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles N Winnemucca NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:39pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:39pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers after 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely before midnight, then scattered snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southeast wind around 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 17. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Snow level 4500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles N Winnemucca NV
 41.4°N 117.81°W (Elev. 4288 ft)
3:56 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
7pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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