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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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Mar 05:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Catnip Mountain NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Catnip Mountain NV
 41.88°N 119.23°W (Elev. 5699 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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