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 3 MPH
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.51 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

45 Miles SSE Elko NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers.  Snow level 9000 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm, then isolated showers after 4am.  Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers before 10am.  Snow level 7900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 51. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Snow level 9000 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
New Year's Day
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm, then isolated showers after 4am. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Isolated showers before 10am. Snow level 7900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
45 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.22°N 115.48°W (Elev. 5978 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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