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.

Partly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed W 24 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles SE Wells NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:17pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:17pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 18 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind around 15 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °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 25.

    High: 25 °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. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Windy, with a west northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind around 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind around 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 25.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SE Wells NV
 41.02°N 114.85°W (Elev. 8074 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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