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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	63%
Wind Speed	W 16 MPH
Barometer	29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint	16°F (-9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	15°F (-9°C)
Last update	18 Feb 12:35 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:47pm until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:47pm until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
This Afternoon
High: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Tonight
Low: 1 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Thursday
High: 16 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
then Snow
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 5 °F
Snow Showers
Friday
High: 15 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 4 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 21 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 13. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Tonight

Scattered snow showers, mainly after 1am. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday

Scattered snow showers before 7am, then snow showers after 1pm. High near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers. Low around 5. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 4.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Monday

Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.