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.

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 11 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SSE Denio NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:33pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:33pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain showers after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am. Snow level 5000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 4800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
11 Miles SSE Denio NV
 41.83°N 118.57°W (Elev. 4649 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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