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.

Mostly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 21 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 03:20 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, 03:39pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:39pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. 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: -3 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers before 7am, then snow showers after 1pm.  High near 9. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. South southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Low around 4. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. East wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely.  Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. West wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Blowing Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers before 4pm, then isolated snow showers after 5pm. Widespread blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Windy, with a west northwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. 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
Isolated snow showers before 7am, then snow showers after 1pm. High near 9. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. South southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Low around 4. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. East 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. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Saturday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
25 Miles ESE Elko NV
 40.7°N 115.31°W (Elev. 10308 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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