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.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SW Montello NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind around 20 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered rain showers.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain showers before 11pm, then scattered rain showers after 5am.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind around 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain showers before 11pm, then scattered rain showers after 5am. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 8pm, then scattered rain showers between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles SW Montello NV
 41.06°N 114.53°W (Elev. 6371 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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