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 >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Partly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 11:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Wells NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain before 1am.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  High near 46. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain before 1am. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Christmas Day
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 46. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West southwest wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
Wells NV
 41.1°N 114.95°W (Elev. 5679 ft)
9:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
11pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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