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.

Rain

52°F

11°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SSW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 02:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SW Montello NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 33. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm.  Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 33. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SW Montello NV
 41.15°N 114.31°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
1:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
2pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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