Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

unknown precip

36°F

2°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	WSW 13 MPH
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint	34°F (1°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Wind Chill	27°F (-3°C)
Last update	22 Apr 05:56 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

45 Miles SSE Elko NV

Today
High: 48 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Scattered
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 63 °F
Scattered
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Scattered
Showers
Sunday
High: 55 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow showers likely, possibly mixing with rain after 4pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Saturday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

Scattered showers. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Scattered rain showers before 11pm, then scattered snow showers after 5am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Scattered showers. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Scattered showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.