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

22 Miles SW Montello NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:03pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:03pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 8 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Windy, with a west northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Southeast wind 5 to 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 12. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles SW Montello NV
 41.02°N 114.49°W (Elev. 5942 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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