Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 23 Apr 04:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles SSE Wells NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain showers likely before 11am, then rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6900 feet. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Scattered rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain showers likely before 11am, then rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain showers before 11pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain showers before 11pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles SSE Wells NV
 40.76°N 114.82°W (Elev. 6585 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
4am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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