Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 21 Apr 10:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Wendover NV

Dust Advisory until April 22, 12:00am
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Dust Advisory
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    Dust Advisory until April 22, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Wed

    Dust Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers.  Patchy blowing dust between 8am and 11am. Snow level 5200 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 5800 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers after 2am. Patchy blowing dust before 1am. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 6100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers. Patchy blowing dust between 8am and 11am. Snow level 5200 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NW Wendover NV
 40.89°N 114.26°W (Elev. 5240 ft)
10:30 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
11pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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