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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	W 13 MPH
Barometer	29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	13°F (-11°C)
Last update	18 Feb 06:05 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SE Owyhee NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:15am until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:15am until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 22 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 5 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 23 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
then Snow
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 8 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 24 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 6 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow showers likely, mainly before 3pm. Patchy blowing snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind 5 to 10 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 8. Wind chill values between zero and 5. East wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night

Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Monday

Scattered snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.