textproduct: Elko

KEY MESSAGES

* Warming trend today and Friday

* Next round of precipitation is expected this weekend with generally unsettled weather into next week

UPDATE

Issued at 1201 AM PDT Thu Apr 23 2026

The current forecast is on track. No updates are planned.

DISCUSSION

(Today through Wednesday)

WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: Fairer weather today and Friday under northwesterly flow as the aforementioned upper level trough intensifies into a deep closed low over the Prairie Provinces, while high pressure resides off the west coast. West-northwesterly breezes will be present each afternoon. Temperatures also warm each day, with daytime highs mostly in the 60s by Friday afternoon.

Next bout of active weather and precipitation moves in Saturday from the west, bringing valley rain and mountain snow to the forecast area. Breezes will also be present. Anticipating weather to remain generally unsettled into early next week with light showers each day Monday thru Tuesday.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: High forecast confidence through Friday, becoming moderate this weekend, primarily with regard to precipitation accumulation including high elevation snow. Otherwise, timing looks to be relatively on track. Significant change to PoPs within the short term of the most recent forecast, utilizing a blend of WPC guidance and various high-res and global numerical models. NBM PoPs much too bullish in the short term. Otherwise, little to no change elsewhere in the gridded forecast.

AVIATION

Generally lighter winds today under mostly clear skies. VFR conditions will prevail at all terminals through at least the next 24 hours.

LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories

None.