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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 13 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 22 Apr 02:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SSW Montello NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 4am, then gradually ending.  Snow level 6300 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, possibly mixing with rain after 2pm, then gradually ending.  Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 4am, then gradually ending. Snow level 6300 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, possibly mixing with rain after 2pm, then gradually ending. Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles SSW Montello NV
 40.98°N 114.43°W (Elev. 5735 ft)
2:05 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
2am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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