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.

light snow

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed WNW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles NNE Wells NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:06pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:06pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles NNE Wells NV
 41.54°N 114.8°W (Elev. 5869 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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