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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.45 in (997.29 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SSW Jackpot NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:13am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:13am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 11am and 2pm.  Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 11am and 2pm. Patchy blowing snow after 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
19 Miles SSW Jackpot NV
 41.73°N 114.81°W (Elev. 5650 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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