Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
753 FXUS65 KLKN 132151 AFDLKN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Elko NV 251 PM PDT Thu Jun 13 2024 .SYNOPSIS...Warm conditions in the 80s and 90s will come to an end over the weekend, as cooler weather returns. Dry condtions are also in jeopardy of ending to begin next week, as the next weather system approaches. && .SHORT TERM...This afternoon through Friday night. This afternoon the state will see two flow regimes converge across areas of Nevada, as a cutoff low to the south brings southwesterly flow to much of central Nevada, and some weak troughing to the north and west brings westerly winds across parts of northern Nevada. This area of upper level convergence combined with some weak instability may kick off some isolated dry thunderstorms across portions of northern and central Nevada this afternoon. However, lift is fairly limited to extreme northeastern Elko county, there is some lift across central Nevada but it appears capped at 400 mb or so. This will limit storm growth. Highs across the are remain on track to reach the upper 80s to mid 90s, with lows this evening in the upper 50s for most. Tonight, the cutoff low will progress eastward resulting in weak troughing in its wake. This will put the state under west to southwest flow with breezy condtions. Winds 20-25 mph with gusts to 30 mph possible. strongest winds will look to be across Humboldt, Lander, and NW Nye counties. Highs Friday are forecasted in the upper 80s to lower 90s for most, with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Dry conditions will also result. .LONG TERM... Saturday through next Thursday Southwesterly flow will be over the forecast region Saturday and Sunday as a deep upper low resides over B.C. Canada. Weather across northern and central Nevada will be relatively benign with dry conditions and daily temperatures trending cooler from the north in response to the low and associated cooler air mass. temperatures look to be a few degrees cooler than average across the forecast area by Sunday or Monday. The typical afternoon breezes with gusts in the 20 to 25 MPH range can be expected. Latest numerical solutions coming into better agreement regarding the impending upper low and surface front to move into the forecast area from the northwest Monday. Upper energy ejecting from the backside of the upper low over B.C. will effectively increase the amplitude of the upper trof with a frontal boundary subsequently indicated to clip northern Nevada. Sensible weather effects will be gusty winds, especially across northern Nevada, and increased probability of precipitation. Have introduced light rain showers along and north of the I-80 corridor for Monday, and over northern Elko County Tuesday. Significant accumulations are not expected at this time. Dry northwesterly flow indicated for the middle of next week. && .AVIATION...VFR conditions are expected for the next 24 hours at all terminals. Breezes throughout the region and cumulus build ups near KBAM and KEKO will dissipate thru the evening with mostly clear skies and light to calm winds tonight. Westerly afternoon breezes will be in place tomorrow with gusts 20KTS to 30KTS. A few daytime cumulus can also be expected over the region but there will be no threat of thunderstorms or significant buildups. && .FIRE WEATHER...Isolated dry thunderstorms may occur this afternoon across portions of zones 470,469,438, and 424, while elsewhere remains fairly quiet. Hot temperatures continue tomorrow, with elevated winds across much of the state. RH percentages generally remain in the 10-15% range on Friday, with slow recoveries over the weekend. Temperatures cool down into the upper 70s to low 80s for most. No active weather aside from the isolated dry thunderstorms this afternoon is expected through the weekend. && .HYDROLOGY...Temperatures will continue to reside warmer than average thru tomorrow before cooling several degrees over the weekend with weather remaining cool next week. Decreases in river and creek flows will continue to be observed as high elevation snow pack continues to diminish and temperatures cool. However, flows along the lower Humboldt River will remain elevated for the next several days as enhanced runoff from the previous several days continues to make its way thru the flowage. The Humboldt River near Battle Mountain will continue to reside in action stage for the next several days. The river is forecast to begin receding. Wildhorse Reservoir will continue to reside in action stage for the next several days. Lamoille Creek will continue to reside in action stage for the next several days. Diurnal fluctuations in height and discharge will also continue though the creek looks less likely to peak into minor flood stage as flows begin to ease. The Humboldt River at Comus continues to observe increasing flow with the river forecast to enter action stage in the next day or two. The CNRFC forecast indicates that the river will enter minor flood stage early next week. && .LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories... None. && $$ 91/92/92/91