High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada this afternoon will be around fifteen degrees above normal for this time of year. Near record warmth is expected in Winnemucca and Eureka this afternoon.

High temperatures throughout Northern and Central Nevada Saturday afternoon will be around fifteen degrees above normal for this time of year. Record warmth is expected in Eureka Saturday afternoon. Near record warmth is anticipated in Elko, Winnemucca, and Ely Saturday afternoon.

South to southwest wind gusts near 55 mph are likely in parts of Northern and Central Nevada from 11 AM PDT Sunday morning until 8 PM PDT Sunday evening. A Wind Advisory will likely be required. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles. Here are potential wind gusts valid at 2 PM PDT Sunday, May 11th, 2025.

April 2025 Climate Summary. Northeastern and central Nevada was mostly warmer, drier, and less snowy than normal! (Averages and departures derived from the 1991-2020 climatological normal data base period.) Elko: April 2025 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 46.3 degrees, which was 0.7 degrees above normal. Elko received 0.67” of rain and 1.4” of snowfall in April, which was below average for rainfall and snowfall. The averages for rain and snow in April are 1.05” and 3.3” respectively. The period of record for the Elko area began in 1888. Ely: April 2025 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 43.5 degrees, which was 0.3 degrees above normal. Ely received 0.15” of rain and 0.4” of snowfall in April, which was below average for rainfall and snowfall. This makes April 2025 the 5th driest on record for rainfall. The averages for rain and snow in April are 1.07” and 5.3” respectively. The period of record for the Ely area began in 1893. Eureka: April 2025 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 45.0 degrees, which was 1.5 degrees above normal. Eureka received 0.22” of rainfall in April, which was below average. This makes April 2025 the 10th driest April on record. The average rainfall for April is 1.08”. The period of record for the Eureka airport began in 1997. Tonopah: April 2025 was warmer than normal with an average temperature of 51.3 degrees which was 1.4 degrees above normal. Tonopah received 0.25” of rainfall in April, which was below average. The average rainfall for April is 0.29”. The period of record for the Tonopah area began in 1954. Winnemucca: April 2025 was normal with an average temperature of 47.6 degrees. Winnemucca received 0.80” of rain and 1.2” of snowfall in April, which were below average for rainfall and snowfall. The averages for rain and snow in April are 1.00” and 1.8” respectively. The period of record for the Winnemucca area began in 1877.