Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Partly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed W 11 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Apr 06:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles NNW Wells NV

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then snow showers.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6000 feet. High near 51. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 5pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 8pm, then scattered snow showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 55 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then snow showers. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6000 feet. High near 51. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 5pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 8pm, then scattered snow showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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Point Forecast:
34 Miles NNW Wells NV
 41.58°N 115.22°W (Elev. 6014 ft)
1:34 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
6am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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