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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NNW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Owyhee NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:19pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:19pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 5. East northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Southeast wind around 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 10. Wind chill values between zero and 5. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Owyhee NV
 41.92°N 116.06°W (Elev. 5620 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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