Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Apr 12:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Owyhee NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 8200 feet rising to 8800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, 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. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 8200 feet rising to 8800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 5am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Owyhee NV
 41.91°N 116.18°W (Elev. 5528 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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