Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

50 Miles SSE Elko NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:44am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:44am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
50 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.17°N 115.35°W (Elev. 7546 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
10am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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