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

Winter Storm Warning in effect from February 16, 04:00 PM PST until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

haze

54°F

12°C

Humidity	30%
Wind Speed	SW 27 MPH
Barometer	29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint	23°F (-5°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	16 Feb 12:20 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 04:00pm until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Washington's Birthday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Tonight
Low: 9 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Tuesday
High: 16 °F
Snow Likely
and Blowing
Snow
Tuesday Night
Low: 5 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Wednesday
High: 10 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 2 °F
Chance Snow
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Thursday
High: 11 °F
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 5 °F
Snow
Friday
High: 11 °F
Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday

Snow, mainly after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing dust. High near 31. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Tuesday

A chance of snow before 7am, then snow likely after 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tuesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 10. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday

Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 11. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. Low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.