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 73%
Wind Speed W 17 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Wendover NV

  • Today

    Today: Isolated snow showers after 2pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 25. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated snow showers after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 25. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Wendover NV
 40.73°N 114.06°W (Elev. 4245 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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