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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles SSW Wells NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:27am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:27am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 30. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 9. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °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 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly after noon. Patchy blowing snow after 2pm. High near 28. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 30. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 9. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Scattered rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
34 Miles SSW Wells NV
 40.62°N 115.12°W (Elev. 6099 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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