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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed WNW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SE Wells NV

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

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °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 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Windy, with a west northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. 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 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SE Wells NV
 40.96°N 114.81°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
11:56 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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