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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.3 in (992.21 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 16 Feb 08:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ESE Elko NV

Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 17. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 1pm. High near 19. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 5am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 5am. Low around 21. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 17. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 1pm. High near 19. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ESE Elko NV
 40.72°N 115.4°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
Last Update:
3:08 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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