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.

Mostly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	W 11 MPH
Barometer	29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	14°F (-10°C)
Last update	18 Feb 08:35 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

26 Miles ESE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 08:46am until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 08:46am until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Tonight
Low: -5 °F
Areas Blowing
Snow then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 8 °F
Snow Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 5 °F
Snow Showers
Friday
High: 8 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Friday Night
Low: 1 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 13 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 10 °F
Patchy
Blowing Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 11. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Windy, with a west northwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Tonight

Areas of blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

Thursday

Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 8. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers. Low around 5. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. East southeast wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday

Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

Saturday Night

Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

Sunday Night

Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

Monday

Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.