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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed NNW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles NNW Carlin NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:17pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:17pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers before 7pm, then scattered snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers before 7am, then snow showers likely after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 25 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers before 7pm, then scattered snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers before 7am, then snow showers likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles NNW Carlin NV
 41.2°N 116.41°W (Elev. 6007 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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