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.

Partly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 12:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles NNE Wells NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind around 20 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered rain showers before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely.  Snow level rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 54 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers likely after 11am, becoming all rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind around 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely. Snow level rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely after 11am, becoming all rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles NNE Wells NV
 41.54°N 114.8°W (Elev. 5869 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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