Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 18 Apr 10:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Owyhee NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely.  Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6000 feet. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 41. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6000 feet. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Scattered rain showers. Snow level rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Owyhee NV
 41.91°N 116.18°W (Elev. 5528 ft)
10:06 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
10am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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