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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

34°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed WSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.4 in (995.6 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles SSW Owyhee NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:30am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:30am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Very windy, with a west southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles SSW Owyhee NV
 41.38°N 116.33°W (Elev. 7398 ft)
Last Update:
2:16 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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