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 63%
Wind Speed W 21 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNE Wells NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:40pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:40pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNE Wells NV
 41.32°N 114.79°W (Elev. 6594 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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