National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 01 Jan 05:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Owyhee NV

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. Snow level 8000 feet. High near 43. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6500 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 10pm, then snow likely. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain. Snow level 8000 feet. High near 43. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6500 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 10pm, then snow likely. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Owyhee NV
 41.9°N 116.09°W (Elev. 6401 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation