Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 06 May 03:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

45 Miles SSE Elko NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 18. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Windy. Mostly
    Cloudy then
    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 7am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Very windy, with a west northwest wind 35 to 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Very Windy.
    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy, with a northwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.

    High: 40 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a low around 18. Windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Very windy, with a west northwest wind 35 to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy, with a northwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Blustery.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
45 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.21°N 115.56°W (Elev. 8533 ft)
1:35 pm PDT May 6, 2024
3pm PDT May 6, 2024-6pm PDT May 12, 2024
 
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