Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 01:30 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ESE Elko NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 46 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: 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. 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%.

    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

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
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. 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%.
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. 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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ESE Elko NV
 40.72°N 115.4°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
1:01 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
1am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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