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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	WNW 10 MPH
Barometer	29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	15°F (-9°C)
Last update	18 Feb 06:35 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

39 Miles SSW Owyhee NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:58am until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:58am until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 22 °F
Snow Showers
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 24 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 13 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 24 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 22 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow showers, mainly before noon. Patchy blowing snow after 8am. High near 22. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South wind around 10 mph.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 28.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Sunday

Patchy blowing snow before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Sunday Night

Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Monday

Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.