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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	W 12 MPH
Barometer	29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	14°F (-10°C)
Last update	18 Feb 07:20 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

45 Miles SSE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:31am until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 07:31am until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Tonight
Low: 0 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Isolated
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 13 °F
Snow Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow Showers
Friday
High: 12 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 3 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 18 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 13 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 8am and 3pm. High near 12. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight

Isolated snow showers between midnight and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind around 15 mph.

Thursday

Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 13. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers. Low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Sunday

Patchy blowing snow between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

Sunday Night

Patchy blowing snow after 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Breezy.

Monday

Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.