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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 12:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles NNW Carlin NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered rain showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 5pm, then rain showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers before 11pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain showers before 11pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 5pm, then rain showers likely after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles NNW Carlin NV
 41.2°N 116.41°W (Elev. 6007 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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