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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed WSW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.36 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

56 Miles SW Wendover UT

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:28pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:28pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 25 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Widespread blowing snow after 9pm. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 7am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. High near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers after 4am.  Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Widespread blowing snow after 9pm. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 7am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. High near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
56 Miles SW Wendover UT
 40.26°N 114.9°W (Elev. 8661 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
1pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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