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.

Mostly Cloudy

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 18 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Jackpot NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:39pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:39pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Jackpot NV
 41.99°N 114.68°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
12:01 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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