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

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 Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:20 AM PST
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

    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.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    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.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    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.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    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.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    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.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
45 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.21°N 115.56°W (Elev. 8533 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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