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.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 02 Jan 01:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Owyhee NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely before 10pm, then isolated showers after 4am.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain showers before 10pm, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then scattered snow showers between 7pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely before 10pm, then isolated showers after 4am. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain showers before 10pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then scattered snow showers between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Scattered snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Owyhee NV
 41.91°N 116.18°W (Elev. 5528 ft)
1:06 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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