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 4 MPH
Barometer	30.49 in (1032.51 mb)
Dewpoint	16°F (-9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	12°F (-11°C)
Last update	30 Dec 05:05 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

36 Miles SSW Owyhee NV

Today
High: 45 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 32 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Wednesday
High: 46 °F
Partly Sunny
then
Scattered
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Showers
New Year's Day
High: 41 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 45 °F
Scattered
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Scattered
Showers
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

Showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 8200 feet after midnight. Low around 35. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

New Year's Day

Showers. Snow level 8300 feet. High near 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Snow level 7800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday

Rain showers likely before 10am, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.