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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 23 Apr 04:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles S Wells NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 7000 feet. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles S Wells NV
 40.65°N 115.01°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
4am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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