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

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 07:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SW Wells NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers.  High near 31. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Low around 27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
New Year's Day
Snow showers before 10am, then rain and snow showers. High near 31. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SW Wells NV
 40.9°N 115.15°W (Elev. 8907 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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