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.

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 24 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles SSE Wells NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:12pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:12pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • 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, mainly after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. 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)
1:06 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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