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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 100%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SE Elko NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:52pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory December 24, 05:52pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 7pm. Low around 22. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow likely after 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 19. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. High near 22. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 31. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 7pm. Low around 22. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow likely after 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 19. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. High near 22. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 20.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SE Elko NV
 40.62°N 115.47°W (Elev. 10869 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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