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.

Partly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 08:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles SSW Wells NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:57am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:57am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
34 Miles SSW Wells NV
 40.62°N 115.12°W (Elev. 6099 ft)
6:51 am PST Feb 17, 2026
8am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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