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.

Overcast

38°F

3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed WSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 22 Apr 02:32 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NW Wendover NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Isolated showers between 4am and 5am.  Snow level 6200 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 3pm, then scattered rain showers after 4pm.  Patchy blowing dust between 8am and 11am. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Breezy.
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Isolated showers between 4am and 5am. Snow level 6200 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 3pm, then scattered rain showers after 4pm. Patchy blowing dust between 8am and 11am. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NW Wendover NV
 40.89°N 114.26°W (Elev. 5240 ft)
2:05 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
3am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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