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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 18 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles SE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:52am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 10:52am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between 3am and 5am.  Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. High near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. East wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.

    Low: 15 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 14. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers between 3am and 5am. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. High near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. East wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Patchy blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow between 11am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles SE Elko NV
 40.59°N 115.38°W (Elev. 10256 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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