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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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 16 Feb 06:30 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: Scattered snow showers. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Scattered snow showers. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 21. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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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:
3:08 am PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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