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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 10:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles NNE Winnemucca NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles NNE Winnemucca NV
 41.44°N 117.32°W (Elev. 4803 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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