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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed WNW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles SSW Jackpot NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:07am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:07am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Scattered rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
26 Miles SSW Jackpot NV
 41.63°N 114.76°W (Elev. 6129 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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