Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 12 Oct 12:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Elko NV

Flood Watch October 12, 12:48am until October 12, 05:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch October 12, 12:48am until October 12, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Showers.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6600 feet in the afternoon . High near 50. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 4am, then scattered snow showers between 4am and 5am.  Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely, mainly before 5am. Snow level 7600 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Columbus Day
Showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6600 feet in the afternoon . High near 50. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 4am, then scattered snow showers between 4am and 5am. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Patchy fog. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Elko NV
 40.77°N 115.91°W (Elev. 4997 ft)
12:06 am PDT Oct 12, 2026
12am PDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm PDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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