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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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.

light snow

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WNW 21 MPH
Barometer 29.54 in (1000.34 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 17 Feb 04:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:06am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 05:06am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 3. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 3. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 1. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SE Elko NV
 40.6°N 115.44°W (Elev. 10207 ft)
Last Update:
3:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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