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Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the southern High Plains Friday. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Winnemucca, Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 20 Feb 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles NNE Winnemucca NV

Winter Weather Advisory until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Snow level 7200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet rising to 5800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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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:
3:06 am PST Feb 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Feb 20, 2026-6pm PST Feb 26, 2026
 
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