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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 23 Apr 05:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Elko NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Snow level 5400 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elko NV
 40.83°N 115.78°W (Elev. 5095 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
6am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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