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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 SW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SW Wells NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:34pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 05:34pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Patchy blowing snow after 7pm. Low around 25. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 25. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. High near 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow. Snow level 9100 feet. High near 35. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Patchy blowing snow after 7pm. Low around 25. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Christmas Day
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 25. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. High near 27. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SW Wells NV
 40.9°N 115.15°W (Elev. 8907 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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