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 17 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 22 Apr 02:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SW Montello NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers between 3am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm.  Patchy blowing dust. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain showers after 11am.  Snow level rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers between 3am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Patchy blowing dust. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Scattered rain showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles SW Montello NV
 41.06°N 114.53°W (Elev. 6371 ft)
2:05 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
2am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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