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° N Lon: 115.78635° W Elev: 5052.0 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 10:35 PM PST
Detailed forecast for

Southwest Elko County

Tonight
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph.
Christmas Day
Windy. Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with rain likely in the afternoon. Highs 46 to 52. South winds 15 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Breezy. Rain likely and chance of snow in the evening, then snow and chance of rain after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Friday
Snow and rain in the morning, then rain and chance of snow in the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Snow level 5600 feet. Highs 41 to 47. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of snow. Highs 33 to 39.
Saturday Night
Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs 30 to 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 11 to 17.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 35 to 41.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 21.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 40 to 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 19 to 25.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs 44 to 50.



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