Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

41 Miles NNW Wells NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:18am until February 18, 10:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:18am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
41 Miles NNW Wells NV
 41.63°N 115.38°W (Elev. 6903 ft)
6:51 am PST Feb 17, 2026
7am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database