Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions to the southern High Plains through the weekend. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Feb 09:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Elko NV

Cold Weather Advisory until February 21, 08:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory until February 21, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Sat

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers after 4am.  Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 7800 feet rising to 8600 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Isolated showers after 4am. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 7800 feet rising to 8600 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain showers before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 1pm and 4pm, then scattered rain showers after 4pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Elko NV
 40.77°N 115.91°W (Elev. 4997 ft)
9:07 pm PST Feb 20, 2026
10pm PST Feb 20, 2026-6pm PST Feb 27, 2026
 
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