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 74%
Wind Speed W 19 MPH
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SE Elko NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:05am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:05am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 30. Wind chill values between zero and 10. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 12. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 11am and 3pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 30. Wind chill values between zero and 10. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 12. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SE Elko NV
 40.72°N 115.58°W (Elev. 5597 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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