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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.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SSW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 25 Dec 01:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles SE Elko NV

Wind Advisory December 25, 02:05pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory December 25, 02:05pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Christmas Day

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 4am, then a chance of snow after 5am. Areas of blowing snow before 1am, then areas of blowing snow after 5am. Areas of blowing dust. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1pm. Areas of blowing dust before 2pm. High near 31. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Blustery. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A chance of snow between 3pm and 4pm. Areas of blowing dust. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Very windy, with a south southwest wind around 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 4am, then a chance of snow after 5am. Areas of blowing snow before 1am, then areas of blowing snow after 5am. Areas of blowing dust. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1pm. Areas of blowing dust before 2pm. High near 31. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Blustery. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 11.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles SE Elko NV
 40.59°N 115.38°W (Elev. 10256 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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