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 74%
Wind Speed W 19 MPH
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles N Montello NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:12am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:12am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Windy. Mostly
    Cloudy then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 28. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    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 32.

    High: 32 °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 after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 28. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles N Montello NV
 41.42°N 114.22°W (Elev. 6056 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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