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 >

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.

light snow,mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.45 in (997.29 mb)
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	17 Feb 08:56 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

25 Miles ESE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 09:15pm until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 09:15pm until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 9 °F
Snow Showers
and Blowing
Snow
Wednesday
High: 14 °F
Snow Showers
and Blowing
Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 2 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Thursday
High: 18 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 6 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Friday
High: 16 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Friday Night
Low: 3 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 22 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow showers, mainly before 4am. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow. High near 14. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Scattered snow showers, mainly after 4am. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 3.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

Saturday Night

Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Sunday

Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

Sunday Night

Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.

Monday

Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.