


Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
401 FNUS55 KLKN 160807 FWFLKN Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Northern and Central Nevada National Weather Service Elko NV 107 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025 Note: Check Fire Weather Discussion in the Area Forecast Discussion for more info Note: Thunderstorms imply gusty and erratic winds Note: CWR means precipitation totals will be more than 0.10 inches Note: Winds in the extended forecast are average daytime winds NVZ437-170000- Humboldt County-Quinn- 107 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025 .DISCUSSION... High temperatures each afternoon today through Tuesday will be near normal for this time of year. Winds will remain below elevated or critical thresholds. Dry weather will prevail for through at least Tuesday, if not longer. .TODAY... * Sky/weather........Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........91-101. * Mid slope........84-94. * 24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........10-15%. * Mid slope........14-19%. * 24 hr trend......3% drier. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. * Ridge top........Northwest 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. * Mixing Height......14000 ft agl. * Transport winds....North 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .TONIGHT... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke. * Min Temperature.... * Valleys..........59-69. * Mid slope........63-73. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Max humidity....... * Valleys..........30-40%. * Mid slope........21-31%. * 24 hr trend......8% drier. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. * Ridge top........West 6 to 12 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .THURSDAY... * Sky/weather........Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke in the morning. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........92-97. * Mid slope........85-95. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........8-13%. * Mid slope........12-17%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. * Ridge top........Light winds becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. * Mixing Height......14000 ft agl. * Transport winds....West 6 to 12 mph shifting to the southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .Extended... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 57-67. West winds 10 to 20 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 91-96. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. .SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 56-66. Highs 89-94. .SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 88-98. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 87-97. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 87-92. $$ NVZ424-170000- Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County- 107 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025 .DISCUSSION... Isolated dry thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon into this evening. A few of these thunderstorms may be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be erratic wind gusts near 55 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lighting strikes. High temperatures both this afternoon and Thursday afternoon will be near normal for this time of year. .TODAY... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke in the afternoon. Isolated dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........90-95. * Mid slope........85-95. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........10-15%. * Mid slope........13-18%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. * Ridge top........North 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. * Mixing Height......16000 ft agl. * Transport winds....North 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .TONIGHT... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy. Isolated dry thunderstorms in the evening. Areas of smoke after midnight. * Min Temperature.... * Valleys..........55-65. * Mid slope........64-74. * 24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer. * Max humidity....... * Valleys..........31-41%. * Mid slope........20-30%. * 24 hr trend......5% drier. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. * Ridge top........Northwest 6 to 12 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .THURSDAY... * Sky/weather........Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke in the morning. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........90-95. * Mid slope........84-94. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........10-15%. * Mid slope........13-18%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. * Ridge top........West 6 to 12 mph. * Mixing Height......15000 ft agl. * Transport winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .Extended... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 54-64. Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 87-97. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 87-97. .SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 86-96. .MONDAY...Clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 85-95. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 85-95. $$ NVZ438-170000- W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80- 107 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025 .DISCUSSION... Isolated dry thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon into this evening. A few of these thunderstorms may be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be erratic wind gusts near 55 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lighting strikes. High temperatures both this afternoon and Thursday afternoon will be near normal for this time of year. .TODAY... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke in the afternoon. Isolated dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........91-101. * Mid slope........82-92. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........10-15%. * Mid slope........13-18%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. * Ridge top........Northwest 10 to 15 mph. * Mixing Height......16000 ft agl. * Transport winds....North 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .TONIGHT... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke. Isolated dry thunderstorms in the evening. * Min Temperature.... * Valleys..........59-64. * Mid slope........62-72. * 24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer. * Max humidity....... * Valleys..........33-43%. * Mid slope........23-33%. * 24 hr trend......13% drier. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. * Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .THURSDAY... * Sky/weather........Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke in the morning. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........90-100. * Mid slope........83-93. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........10-15%. * Mid slope........14-19%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. * Ridge top........Light winds becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. * Mixing Height......15000 ft agl. * Transport winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .Extended... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 57-67. Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 89-99. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59-64. Highs 89-99. .SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 57-62. Highs 88-98. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56-61. Highs 87-97. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56-61. Highs 87-97. $$ NVZ469-170000- Central Elko County- 107 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025 .DISCUSSION... Isolated dry thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon into this evening. A few of these thunderstorms may be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be erratic wind gusts near 55 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lighting strikes. An isolated mix of wet and dry thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Those storms should be less intense compared to today. .TODAY... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke through the day. Isolated dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........88-98. * Mid slope........84-94. * 24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........12-17%. * Mid slope........14-21%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. * Ridge top........Northwest 10 to 15 mph. * Mixing Height......16000 ft agl. * Transport winds....North 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .TONIGHT... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke. Isolated dry thunderstorms in the evening. * Min Temperature.... * Valleys..........52-62. * Mid slope........59-69. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Max humidity....... * Valleys..........41-51%. * Mid slope........28-38%. * 24 hr trend......5% drier. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. * Ridge top........Northwest 10 to 15 mph shifting to the north after midnight. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .THURSDAY... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke in the morning. Isolated wet and dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........88-98. * Mid slope........84-94. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........11-16%. * Mid slope........14-22%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. * Ridge top........Light winds becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. * Mixing Height......16000 ft agl. * Transport winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .Extended... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Isolated wet and dry thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 54-64. Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 86-96. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 85-95. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 85-95. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 85-95. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 84-94. $$ NVZ470-170000- Eastern Elko County- 107 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025 .DISCUSSION... Isolated dry thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon into this evening. A few of these thunderstorms may be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be erratic wind gusts near 55 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lighting strikes. An isolated mix of wet and dry thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Those storms should be less intense compared to today. .TODAY... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy with isolated dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........85-90. * Mid slope........81-91. * 24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........13-18%. * Mid slope........15-21%. * 24 hr trend......2% wetter. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. * Ridge top........West 10 to 15 mph. * Mixing Height......17000 ft agl. * Transport winds....Northwest 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .TONIGHT... * Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. Areas of smoke. Isolated dry thunderstorms in the evening. * Min Temperature.... * Valleys..........51-61. * Mid slope........60-70. * 24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer. * Max humidity....... * Valleys..........44-54%. * Mid slope........27-37%. * 24 hr trend......10% drier. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. * Ridge top........Northwest 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .THURSDAY... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke in the morning. Isolated wet and dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........86-91. * Mid slope........80-90. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........11-16%. * Mid slope........14-20%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. * Ridge top........Light winds becoming west 6 to 12 mph in the afternoon. * Mixing Height......15000 ft agl. * Transport winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .Extended... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Isolated wet and dry thunderstorms. Lows 54-64. Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs 84-94. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 53-63. Highs 83-88. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 85-95. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 85-95. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 85-95. $$ NVZ426-170000- Northern Nye County-Mojave- 107 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025 .DISCUSSION... An isolated mix of wet and dry thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. A few of these thunderstorms could be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be erratic wind gusts near 50 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes. Thunderstorms Friday and Saturday should be primarily wet due to an increase in atmospheric moisture. .TODAY... * Sky/weather........Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........89-99. * Mid slope........83-93. * 24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........8-13%. * Mid slope........11-16%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. * Ridge top........South 15 to 20 mph. * Mixing Height......17000 ft agl. * Transport winds....South 15 to 20 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .TONIGHT... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy. Areas of smoke. * Min Temperature.... * Valleys..........54-64. * Mid slope........63-73. * 24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler. * Max humidity....... * Valleys..........29-39%. * Mid slope........18-28%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. * Ridge top........Southwest 15 to 25 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .THURSDAY... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke in the morning. Isolated wet and dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........87-97. * Mid slope........82-92. * 24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........10-15%. * Mid slope........14-19%. * 24 hr trend......3% wetter. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming south 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. * Ridge top........Southwest 15 to 20 mph. * Mixing Height......15000 ft agl. * Transport winds....South 10 to 15 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .Extended... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Isolated wet and dry thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 55-65. Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 82-92. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 53-63. Highs 84-94. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56-66. Highs 87-97. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 86-96. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 86-96. $$ NVZ427-170000- Central Nevada-Toiyabe- 107 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025 .DISCUSSION... Isolated dry thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon into this evening. A few of these thunderstorms may be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be erratic wind gusts near 55 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lighting strikes. An isolated mix of wet and dry thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Those storms should be less intense compared to today. .TODAY... * Sky/weather........Partly sunny. Isolated dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........87-97. * Mid slope........82-92. * 24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........10-15%. * Mid slope........13-18%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. * Ridge top........North 6 to 12 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. * Mixing Height......16000 ft agl. * Transport winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .TONIGHT... * Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming partly cloudy. Areas of smoke after midnight. Isolated dry thunderstorms in the evening. * Min Temperature.... * Valleys..........52-62. * Mid slope........61-71. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Max humidity....... * Valleys..........34-44%. * Mid slope........20-30%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. * Ridge top........West 6 to 12 mph shifting to the southwest 15 to 20 mph after midnight. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .THURSDAY... * Sky/weather........Partly cloudy. Areas of smoke in the morning. Isolated wet and dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........86-96. * Mid slope........81-91. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........10-15%. * Mid slope........13-18%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. * Ridge top........Southwest 10 to 15 mph. * Mixing Height......16000 ft agl. * Transport winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .Extended... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Isolated wet and dry thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 51-61. Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 86-96. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows 50-60. Highs 86-96. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 86-96. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 87-97. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 85-95. $$ NVZ425-170000- White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties- 107 AM PDT Wed Jul 16 2025 .DISCUSSION... Isolated dry thunderstorms are anticipated this afternoon into this evening. A few of these thunderstorms may be strong. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be erratic wind gusts near 55 mph and dangerous cloud to ground lighting strikes. An isolated mix of wet and dry thunderstorms are expected Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Those storms should be less intense compared to today. .TODAY... * Sky/weather........Partly sunny. Areas of smoke through the day. Isolated dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........88-98. * Mid slope........83-93. * 24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........9-14%. * Mid slope........12-18%. * 24 hr trend......2% wetter. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. * Ridge top........Southwest 15 to 20 mph. * Mixing Height......17000 ft agl. * Transport winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .TONIGHT... * Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy. Areas of smoke. Isolated dry thunderstorms in the evening. * Min Temperature.... * Valleys..........53-63. * Mid slope........61-71. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Max humidity....... * Valleys..........34-44%. * Mid slope........21-31%. * 24 hr trend......3% drier. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. * Ridge top........Southwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph after midnight. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .THURSDAY... * Sky/weather........Partly sunny. Areas of smoke in the morning. Isolated wet and dry thunderstorms in the afternoon. * Max Temperature.... * Valleys..........86-96. * Mid slope........82-92. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * Min humidity....... * Valleys..........11-16%. * Mid slope........13-19%. * 24 hr trend......Little change. * 20-foot winds...... * Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon. * Ridge top........Southwest 15 to 20 mph. * Mixing Height......15000 ft agl. * Transport winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. * Chc Wetting Rain...0%. .Extended... .THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Isolated wet and dry thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 54-64. South winds 10 to 20 mph. .FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 82-92. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows 52-62. Highs 84-94. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 86-96. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 86-96. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 85-95. $$ .8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR (WED JUL 23 through TUE JUL 29) Near normal temperatures and Below normal precipitation. = $$ 87