Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 09:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 09:24pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 09:24pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 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 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Areas of blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 6. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 4am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 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 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Areas of blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 6. West southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles SE Elko NV
 40.62°N 115.44°W (Elev. 10640 ft)
9:06 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
9pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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