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

19°F

-7°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	ESE 3 MPH
Barometer	30.49 in (1032.51 mb)
Dewpoint	16°F (-9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Dec 08:05 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

18 Miles SE Owyhee NV

Today
High: 46 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain Showers
Likely
New Year's Day
High: 44 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 47 °F
Scattered
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Scattered
Showers
Saturday
High: 42 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Rain showers likely after 10pm. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 8200 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

New Year's Day

Showers. Snow level 8300 feet. High near 44. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Scattered showers. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. 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 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday

Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.