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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NNW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles SSE Elko NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:21pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 04:21pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 11 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am.  Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers before 7am, then snow showers after 1pm.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 12. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. South wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 10pm, then patchy blowing snow after 1am. Low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. East wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely.  Areas of blowing snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers before 5pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers before 7am, then snow showers after 1pm. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 12. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm, then patchy blowing snow after 1am. Low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. East wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Areas of blowing snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.23°N 115.54°W (Elev. 10377 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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