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 >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Partly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 23 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles ESE Elko NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:18pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:18pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 1am.  Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers before 7am, then snow showers after 1pm.  High near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. South southeast 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.

    High: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. East southeast wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely.  Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Blowing Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Windy, with a west northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 1am. Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers before 7am, then snow showers after 1pm. High near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. South southeast 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.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. East southeast wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles ESE Elko NV
 40.65°N 115.36°W (Elev. 10338 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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