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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 18 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SE Wells NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:45am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:45am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. East wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °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. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. East wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SE Wells NV
 40.98°N 114.84°W (Elev. 7208 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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