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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 30 Dec 05:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles WNW Wendover NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm.  Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers after 4am.  Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10am, then scattered snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 34. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
New Year's Day
Showers likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Scattered showers after 4am. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10am, then scattered snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles WNW Wendover NV
 40.86°N 114.29°W (Elev. 7201 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
6am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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