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.

Clear

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed WNW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Catnip Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:26am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:26am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °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 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 5100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles E Catnip Mountain NV
 41.88°N 119.05°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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