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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

rain,mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Elko NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:19pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 05:19pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 55 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Low around 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain likely after 4pm. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Rain
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 5400 feet. High near 47. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 55. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Low around 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Rain likely after 4pm. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Snow level 5400 feet. High near 47. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elko NV
 40.83°N 115.78°W (Elev. 5095 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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