Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed WSW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 03:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Wells NV

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:24pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:24pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 3am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Areas of blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 16. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Areas of blowing snow. High near 22. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Areas of blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 16. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Wells NV
 40.94°N 115.15°W (Elev. 8392 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
3pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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