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.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed W 11 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Apr 06:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Owyhee NV

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5600 feet. High near 49. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers before 2pm, then rain showers.  High near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers before 11am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated showers after 11pm.  Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 26. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 5600 feet. High near 49. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers before 2pm, then rain showers. High near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers before 11am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Snow level rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers after 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Isolated snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Owyhee NV
 41.86°N 116.23°W (Elev. 5528 ft)
1:34 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
6am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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