Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

70°F

21°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 Apr 12:30 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Owyhee NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 8300 feet rising to 9200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 8300 feet rising to 9200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Owyhee NV
 41.86°N 116.2°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
11:31 am PDT Apr 6, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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