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.

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 23 Apr 09:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SSE Owyhee NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SSE Owyhee NV
 41.6°N 115.97°W (Elev. 7402 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
9am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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