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FXUS65 KLKN 030802 AAA
AFDLKN

Area Forecast Discussion...Updated
National Weather Service Elko NV
1202 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1202 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

* Snowfall mainly confined to mountains of Elko County this morning

* Another very cold morning expected for Thursday

* Light rain/snow showers are possible across Northern Nevada
  Friday through Sunday

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.UPDATE... Issued at 1202 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

Current forecast is on track. No changes have been made to the
current seven day forecast.

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.DISCUSSION...
(Today through Tuesday)

WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: A shift to the eastern border for
precipitation chances occurs by this morning. The general pattern
over the western CONUS, however, is being dictated by the well-
entrenched Pacific High over the ocean that keeps northerly flow
aloft over the region through the week.

A weak shortwave will carry sufficient moisture into the northern
portion of the Silver State on Thursday. Enough forcing associated
with the system will create light rain and mountain snow activity
starting late Thursday night. This slow moving feature will
persist through the weekend. Current guidance shows best
probabilities (~80%) for 24-hr snowfall reside in the Jarbidge
Wilderness Area and elevations along the northern corridors of
SR-225 and US-93. The bulk of this precipitation looks to fall on
Saturday.

Any precipitation that falls in the valleys will be rain shower
activity as more zonal flow in the northern flank of the
persistent high will raise afternoon high temperatures this
weekend back into the 50s. Beyond the weekend the next organized
trough and storm system is shaping up for early next week.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: Models continue to agree on a
system bringing precipitation to the region Friday through Sunday.
No wholesale change to grids is needed at this time.

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.AVIATION...
Intermittent MVFR and IFR conditions are possible through this
afternoon for KWMC, KBAM, KEKO, KELY, KENV mainly associated with
CIGs at or below 3K feet. A mix of light rain and snow shower
activity is forecast at KENV early this morning.

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.LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
None.

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