Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404° N Lon: 115.78635° W Elev: 5052.0 ft.

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 09:56 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range

Today
Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with isolated rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 57. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 38. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Not as cool. Sunny. Highs 50 to 62. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 33 to 39. East winds 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 67. Southeast winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 41 to 47.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 67. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening, then scattered rain showers and snow showers after midnight. Lows 37 to 43. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday
Scattered rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then numerous rain showers, scattered thunderstorms and numerous snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 48 to 60. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and snow showers in the evening. Lows 34 to 40. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and snow showers. Highs 47 to 59. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 35 to 41.
Wednesday
Not as cool. Mostly sunny. Highs 52 to 64.



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