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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed WSW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 23 Apr 11:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SE Owyhee NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Light north wind becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered rain showers before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Light north wind becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SE Owyhee NV
 41.67°N 115.8°W (Elev. 6188 ft)
10:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
11am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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