Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. 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 92%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

49 Miles WSW Wendover UT

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:07am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:07am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Patchy blowing snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 10am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers, mainly before 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 4am. Low around 18. Southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Patchy blowing snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. 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 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
49 Miles WSW Wendover UT
 40.38°N 114.84°W (Elev. 6890 ft)
1:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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