Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

light snow,mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 04:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Owyhee NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:00am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:00am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Owyhee NV
 41.91°N 116.18°W (Elev. 5528 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
5am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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