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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SSW 25 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 16 Feb 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Owyhee NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 16, 04:00pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow showers likely. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6500 feet. Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. South southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely. Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow showers likely. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6500 feet. Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. South southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Owyhee NV
 41.91°N 116.18°W (Elev. 5528 ft)
Last Update:
9:08 am PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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