Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
766 FXUS65 KLKN 060802 AAA AFDLKN Area Forecast Discussion...Updated National Weather Service Elko NV 1202 AM PST Sat Dec 6 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1202 AM PST Sat Dec 6 2025 * Light rain showers likely in the valleys of Elko County this morning * Gusty winds in Eastern Elko County today * Quiet conditions with warming temperatures return Monday, lasting through the new week as high pressure builds across the SW US && .UPDATE... Issued at 1202 AM PST Sat Dec 6 2025 Current forecast is on track. No changes have been made to the current seven day forecast. && .DISCUSSION... (Today through Friday) WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: Winds will be elevated today, but the area of coverage of the stronger winds will be limited to Eastern Elko County where NW winds of 20 to 25 MPH with gusts near 40 MPH will be possible. Sunday, the upper trough exits allowing the development of a strong ridge of high pressure that will build in across the Great Basin shoving the storm track that has been across the Pacific NW north into Canada. This will bring quiet conditions, warming temperatures and lighter W to SW winds beginning Monday, and lasting through at least Friday. Temperatures for the week will start in the low to mid 40s for highs, warming back into the upper 50s to low 60s by Friday afternoon. Low temperatures Sunday morning start in the low 20s will also warm back into the low 30s by Saturday morning. FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: There is high confidence in the development of a strong ridge of high pressure across the SW US and Great Basin Regions that will bring quiet weather and warming temperatures Monday through next Friday. && .AVIATION... MVFR conditions are possible at KEKO this morning. This possibility is not great enough to include in the KEKO terminal forecast at this time. Otherwise, VFR conditions will prevail at all terminals for at least the next 24 hours. && .LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories... None. && $$ DISCUSSION...98 AVIATION...98