Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed S 18 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 25 Dec 12:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Owyhee NV

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Scattered showers.  Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 4am, then rain and snow showers.  Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 30. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers before 10am, then scattered snow showers.  High near 44. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Scattered showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 4am, then rain and snow showers. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 30. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow showers before 10am, then scattered snow showers. High near 44. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 14.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Owyhee NV
 41.92°N 116.06°W (Elev. 5620 ft)
12:01 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
12pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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