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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.45 in (997.29 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles SE Jackpot NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:01am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:01am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 11am and 3pm.  Patchy blowing snow after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 11am and 3pm. Patchy blowing snow after noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles SE Jackpot NV
 41.71°N 114.21°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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