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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SSW 23 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 01:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NNW Elko NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered showers after 4am. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly after 10am. Snow level 8400 feet. High near 41. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 41 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 32. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain and snow showers. High near 40. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 30. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers after 4am. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly after 10am. Snow level 8400 feet. High near 41. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 32. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
Snow showers likely before 1pm, then rain and snow showers. High near 40. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 30. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NNW Elko NV
 41.14°N 115.99°W (Elev. 7392 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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