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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.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed NNE 9 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 09:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles SSE Owyhee NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Patchy blowing snow. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 22. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. High near 24. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Patchy blowing snow. Increasing clouds, with a high near 27. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 22. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. High near 24. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles SSE Owyhee NV
 41.51°N 115.98°W (Elev. 9606 ft)
Last Update:
9:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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