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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.42 in (1030.14 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 01:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles SE Elko NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow.  High near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 41. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Snow likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow. High near 34. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles SE Elko NV
 40.63°N 115.38°W (Elev. 10358 ft)
1:06 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
1pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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