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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed WSW 19 MPH
Barometer 29.38 in (994.92 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles SE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Breezy.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Very windy, with a west southwest wind around 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles SE Elko NV
 40.59°N 115.38°W (Elev. 10256 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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