Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 23 Apr 11:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

45 Miles SSE Elko NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the evening.
Saturday
Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 54. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
45 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.22°N 115.48°W (Elev. 5978 ft)
10:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
11am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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