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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Mostly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.37 in (994.58 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles ESE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 3. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Breezy.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Very windy, with a west southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 3. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles ESE Elko NV
 40.7°N 115.31°W (Elev. 10308 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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