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 5 MPH
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.51 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 30 Dec 05:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles SE Jackpot NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers before 10am.  Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 4am.  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.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Isolated showers before 10am. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 4am. 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles SE Jackpot NV
 41.71°N 114.21°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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