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

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 26. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain showers before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Scattered rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered rain showers before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles S Wells NV
 40.65°N 115.01°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
11am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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