Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 01 Apr 09:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles ESE Elko NV

Wind Advisory April 1, 10:00am until April 2, 02:00am
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Wind Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Very windy, with a west wind 40 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Windy then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Very windy, with a west wind 40 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Isolated snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles ESE Elko NV
 40.7°N 115.31°W (Elev. 10308 ft)
4:07 am PDT Apr 1, 2026
9am PDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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