Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.51 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 30 Dec 10:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles S Carlin NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers.  Snow level 9000 feet. Low around 36. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm.  Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers after 10pm.  Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm.  Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Snow level 9000 feet. Low around 36. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Scattered showers after 10pm. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered rain showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 1am, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles S Carlin NV
 40.31°N 116.02°W (Elev. 6788 ft)
9:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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