Critical Fire Weather Persists in the Southern High Plains; Snow in the Great Lakes into the Northeast

Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the central and southern High Plains today as gusty winds and dry conditions continue across the region. A clipper system will bring some lake effect snow to the Great Lakes and snow into the Northeast. Well above-average temperatures are expected to expand across much of the West, into the Plains states, and Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Feb 04:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SSW Jackpot NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SSW Jackpot NV
 41.69°N 114.83°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
3:06 am PST Feb 25, 2026
4am PST Feb 25, 2026-6pm PST Mar 3, 2026
 
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