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.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 29.46 in (997.63 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles ESE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:50am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:50am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 4 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: 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.

    Low: -5 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    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.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 5. East southeast wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

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

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
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%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
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. 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. 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. Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles ESE Elko NV
 40.7°N 115.31°W (Elev. 10308 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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