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 >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

rain,mist

44°F

7°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed WNW 19 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 03:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SW Wendover UT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 9500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Windy. Rain
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Tonight
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SW Wendover UT
 40.55°N 114.29°W (Elev. 7733 ft)
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
4pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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