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.

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 20 Feb 11:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles NNW Carlin NV

Cold Weather Advisory February 20, 09:00pm until February 21, 08:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. East southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers after 4am.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 8000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. East southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Scattered showers after 4am. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 8000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 4am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles NNW Carlin NV
 41.2°N 116.41°W (Elev. 6007 ft)
11:56 am PST Feb 20, 2026
12pm PST Feb 20, 2026-6pm PST Feb 26, 2026
 
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