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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed WNW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles SSE Wells NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:27am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:27am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 10am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy, with a west wind 25 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 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Scattered rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
24 Miles SSE Wells NV
 40.76°N 114.82°W (Elev. 6585 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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