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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 16 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles S Owyhee NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:20am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:20am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers after 10am.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. East wind around 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy.

    Low: 11 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 4pm. High near 9. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. East wind around 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Saturday Night
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles S Owyhee NV
 41.49°N 116°W (Elev. 9911 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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