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.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 17 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Wells NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:57am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:57am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
Wells NV
 41.12°N 114.95°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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