Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed SSW 26 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 03:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Elko NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 03:54am until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 03:54am until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 7600 feet. Low around 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Scattered showers, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers.  Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain showers, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 5400 feet. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers after 4am. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly after 10am. High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Low around 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Christmas Day
Scattered showers, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain showers, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5400 feet. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
Elko NV
 40.83°N 115.78°W (Elev. 5095 ft)
3:16 am PST Dec 24, 2025
3am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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