Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 22 Apr 04:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Elko NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain showers likely before 5am, then rain and snow showers.  Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers likely before 4pm, then scattered rain showers between 4pm and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5100 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers before 7pm.  Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain showers likely before 5am, then rain and snow showers. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely before 4pm, then scattered rain showers between 4pm and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5100 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers before 7pm. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elko NV
 40.83°N 115.78°W (Elev. 5095 ft)
4:07 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
4am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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