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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 23 Apr 07:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ESE Elko NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Snow level rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ESE Elko NV
 40.72°N 115.4°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
7am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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