Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 12:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSE Elko NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2pm.  Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly between 11pm and 3am.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain and snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . High near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain showers before 11pm.  Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers before 11pm.  Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2pm. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly between 11pm and 3am. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain and snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5300 feet in the afternoon . High near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain showers before 11pm. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Snow level rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.65°N 115.74°W (Elev. 5226 ft)
12:18 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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