Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. 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 75%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 22 Apr 07:30 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSE Elko NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

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

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.65°N 115.74°W (Elev. 5226 ft)
4:07 pm PDT Apr 22, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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