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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 12:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles ESE Owyhee NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers between 2pm and 4pm.  Sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 42 °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.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Isolated snow showers between 2pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 44. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles ESE Owyhee NV
 41.71°N 115.45°W (Elev. 7844 ft)
1:00 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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