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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 23 Apr 11:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SSW Jackpot NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 27 °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.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 58 °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 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 8am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 55. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph 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 58. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 8am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 8pm, then scattered rain showers between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SSW Jackpot NV
 41.73°N 114.81°W (Elev. 5650 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
11am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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