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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed WNW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WSW Montello NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:27am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:27am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between zero and 5. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly between noon and 2pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Windy, with a west northwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Areas of blowing snow before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between zero and 5. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles WSW Montello NV
 41.23°N 114.36°W (Elev. 7461 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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