Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. 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 92%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.43 in (996.61 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles S Owyhee NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:33am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:33am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 10am. High near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. East wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 10am. High near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Southeast wind 10 to 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 9. East wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles S Owyhee NV
 41.51°N 116.03°W (Elev. 7539 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
4am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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