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 79%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 29.46 in (997.63 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Wendover UT

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 3pm.  Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Wendover UT
 40.63°N 114.19°W (Elev. 5292 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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