National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer 29.43 in (996.61 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles ESE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:59am until February 18, 10:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 02:59am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 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 7. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. 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 9. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles ESE Elko NV
 40.65°N 115.39°W (Elev. 8783 ft)
Last Update:
2:16 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation