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.

Partly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

45 Miles SSE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 11:26am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 11:26am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely.  Cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 12. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
45 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.21°N 115.56°W (Elev. 8533 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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