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 92%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.51 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles N Elko NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 40. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered rain and snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then rain showers likely.  Snow level rising to 8500 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely.  Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers before 10am, then isolated showers after 4pm.  Snow level 7800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    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.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 40. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then rain showers likely. Snow level rising to 8500 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Showers likely. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 4am. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Isolated showers before 10am, then isolated showers after 4pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles N Elko NV
 41.12°N 115.72°W (Elev. 6932 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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