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 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

24 Miles SSW Owyhee NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:44am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:44am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  Patchy blowing snow after 9am. High near 21. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    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.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Patchy blowing snow after 9am. High near 21. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
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 wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one 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
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles SSW Owyhee NV
 41.62°N 116.21°W (Elev. 6627 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
4am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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