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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Carlin NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:41am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:41am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between 3am and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers between 3am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Scattered rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Carlin NV
 40.73°N 116.25°W (Elev. 6729 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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