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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed WSW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 21 Apr 08:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSE Elko NV

Wind Advisory April 21, 09:03pm until April 21, 11:00pm
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    Wind Advisory April 21, 09:03pm until April 21, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and noon, then rain showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers before 11am.  Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and noon, then rain showers likely after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers before 11am. Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7200 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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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 21, 2026
9pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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