Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed WSW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Wells NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:42am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:42am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. 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 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Wells NV
 41.24°N 114.92°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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