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FXUS65 KLKN 261012
AFDLKN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Elko NV
312 AM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Widespread rainfall, isolated thunderstorms, and high
mountain snow continue today, exiting the forecast area tonight.
Drier conditions settle in for the weekend as well as next week,
although an unsettled pattern will likely keep afternoon winds
breezy and introduce low probabilities for light rain showers
across portions of northern Nevada at times thru the period.

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.SHORT TERM...Today through Saturday Night

Continued wet weather today as an upper wave progresses thru the
forecast area. Valley rain showers will be across the region with
mountain snow, snow levels residing around 7000 feet with any
significant snow accumulation relegated to the high mountains.
Thunderstorms will also be in place across the region this
afternoon capable of producing lightning, small hail, and gusty
outflow winds. Continued potential for sharp rises in faster
responding streams and creeks under prolonged or heavier rain
showers, especially with flowages running high thanks to seasonal
snow melt. Additional valley rain accumulations today between
0.15" and 0.50" though some locales may exceed 0.75", particularly
the eastern half of White Pine County. Showers dissipate and exit
to the east tonight. Breezy north/northwest winds will also be
across the region today and tonight with gusts in the 25 to 35 mph
range. Temperatures cool further with daytime highs in the mid
40s to mid 50s and overnight lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s.

Fairer weather Saturday with hints of sunshine under partly cloudy
skies. Any showers lingering in the morning are expected to
dissipate by the afternoon. Breezy northwest winds will persist
before trending lighter overnight. Slightly warmer with daytime
high temperatures mostly in the 50s, though overnight lows again
reside in the mid 20s to mid 30s.

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.LONG TERM...Sunday through next Thursday.

Northwest flow will commence Saturday night and Sunday. Leftover
rain showers will continue Sunday afternoon with light
accumulations mainly in northern Elko county. Afternoon gusts to
20 mph will be likely with highs in the 50s and 60s. Clouds are
expected to scatter out during the overnight with quiet and dry
weather. Overnight lows will be in the 30s.

A weak trough will move in during the early morning hours Monday
with light showers for northern Elko county. Accumulations will be
light with amounts of a trace to 0.05 inches. Winds will be breezy
to locally windy with gusts to 35 mph. Highs will warm several
degrees with readings in the 60s. Look for the showers to end by
the overnight with lows in the 20s and 30s.

Tuesday through Thursday, another wave is expected to pass just
north of the area on Tuesday with an afternoon of breezy winds and
partly sunny skies. Look for quieter weather for Wednesday. Highs
will be in the 60s and 70s for both afternoons with lows in the
30s and 40s. Look for increasing clouds and an increasing chance
for showers on Thursday with highs in the 70s and overnight lows
in the 30s and 40s.

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.AVIATION...Intermittent MVFR/IFR conditions are possible today
with VCTS and -SHRA across all terminals except KTPH. Breezy winds
from the W-NW expected to affect all TAF sites, increasing to
20-25 knots Friday afternoon with gusts as high as 35-40 knots at
KTPH.

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.HYDROLOGY...Elevated flows continue across many streams, creeks,
and rivers throughout northern and central Nevada due to snow
melt. Active weather including valley and mid-elevation rain
showers continue today before dissipating tonight. Additional wetting
rains are expected and awareness should be exercised for sharp
rises in faster responding streams and creeks under prolonged or
heavier rain showers, especially with flows running high due to
seasonal snow melt. Cooler temperatures are also expected the next
few days, including freezing temperatures at night at higher
elevations, which will likely slow high elevation snow melt.

The Bruneau River is currently in minor flood stage. The river
likely remains in minor flood stage over the next several days.

The Humboldt River at Battle Mountain is currently in action stage
and is expected to gradually rise in the coming days. The river
is forecast to approach minor flood stage by the end of next
week.

The Owyhee River near Wildhorse is currently in action stage and
expected to gradually rise in the coming days. The river is
forecast to reach minor flood stage by early next week.

The Owyhee River near Mountain City is currently in minor flood
stage. The river is forecast to remain in minor flood stage over
the next several days.

Wildhorse Dam is currently in action stage and is expected to
continue to reside in action stage for the next several days.

The Humboldt River at Comus is currently in action stage and is
forecast to continue to reside in action stage for the next
several days.

Mary`s River near Deeth currently in action stage and is expected
to gradually rise in the coming days. The river is forecast to reach
minor flood stage early next week.

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.LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
Winter Weather Advisory until 5 AM PDT Saturday Ruby Mountains
and East Humboldt Range.

Winter Weather Advisory until 5 AM PDT Saturday ABOVE 7000 FEET
in White Pine County.

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