Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Rain

42°F

6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 22 Apr 04:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Carlin NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered rain showers before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 8am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Carlin NV
 40.73°N 116.25°W (Elev. 6729 ft)
4:07 pm PDT Apr 22, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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