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.

Mostly Cloudy

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 16 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Beowawe NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:11am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:11am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between 3am and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 10am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Patchy blowing snow between 9am and 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers between 3am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind around 10 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 15. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west 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 24. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
13 Miles ESE Beowawe NV
 40.53°N 116.24°W (Elev. 6237 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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