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

21 Miles SSW Jackpot NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 5800 feet rising to 8100 feet after midnight. Low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers.  Snow level 8200 feet. High near 43. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered showers before 10am.  Snow level 7800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers after 10pm.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers.  Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 8100 feet after midnight. Low around 30. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Showers. Snow level 8200 feet. High near 43. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Scattered showers before 10am. Snow level 7800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers after 10pm. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers before 1am, then scattered snow showers. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles SSW Jackpot NV
 41.69°N 114.83°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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