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FXUS65 KLKN 152019
AFDLKN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Elko NV
119 PM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Skies will gradually scatter out tonight with any
light precipitation diminishing. Winds will be breezy during the
early evening, but will diminish after sunset. Dry Tuesday on
through the week with temperatures trending warmer.

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.SHORT TERM...Tonight through Tuesday night. Satellite loop is
showing a batch of low clouds across portions of northern and
central Nevada. The aerial coverage of these clouds will
gradually diminish during the evening hours. Winds have been
fairly strong in northeastern Nevada and these will also continue
through the early evening before dissipating. A wind advisory
remains in effect for zones 030, 033, 034, and 039 and this will
continue until 8pm. Look for low temperatures in the 20s and 30s.

Models are showing a northwest flow over the forecast area for
Tuesday and Tuesday night. The weather is expected to remain quiet
through this period with some morning and afternoon west to
northwest breezes, gusting to 25 mph. Highs on Tuesday will be in
the 60s and 70s. The weather is expected to remain quiet and dry
for Tuesday night with lows in the 20s and 30s.

.LONG TERM...Wednesday through next Monday. The main feature seen
for Wednesday is a large upper level trough stretching over half
of southern Canada. A broad northwest flow is expected to
continue during the first portion of the long term forecast. A
strong upper jet will round the base of the trough Wednesday and
Thursday. In addition, a cold front will slowly sag to the south
during the day. No precipitation is expect at this time during
the period, though there exists some light sprinkles and/or virga.
Winds will continue to be breezy out of the northwest with speeds
of 15 to 25 mph and gusts to 35 mph. Wind headlines do not appear
needed at this time. High temperatures in the north will be a
little cooler with readings in the 50s and 60s, while in central
Nevada warmer conditions in the 60s and 70s will be felt. Look for
quiet and dry weather during the overnight with lows in the 20s
and 30s in the north and 30s and 40s in the central parts.

Northwest flow will continue on Thursday with mainly quiet weather
expected. Some afternoon breezes will be possible with
temperatures reaching the 60s and 70s. Quiet and dry will be the
rule for the overnight with lows in the 30s and 40s.

A weak shortwave trough in the flow will quickly move through the
region for Friday and Friday night. Again, not expecting much in
the way of precipitation. Winds will be breezy out of the
northwest with some gusts to 20 mph. Highs will be in the 60s and
70s. Quiet conditions continue during the overnight with lows in
the 30s and 40s.

Saturday through Monday, the flow remains out of the northwest
with fairly quiet conditions. Highs will be in the 60s and 70s
with lows in the 30s and 40s.

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.AVIATION...Look for VFR conditions through the next 24 hour
period. Breezy conditions will subside during the overnight but
will be returning for Tuesday.

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.HYDROLOGY...Many streams, creeks and rivers across northern and
central Nevada have elevated flows due to a combination of recent
precipitation, snowmelt, or recent warmth. Temperatures will be
much cooler today, though elevated flows will continue on some
waterways. Light showers today should have only minor impacts to
flows. Dry conditions are expected Tuesday through the upcoming
weekend, however temperatures will be trending warmer all week
which will again help to accelerate the melting of remaining mid
and high elevation snowpack.

The Bruneau River is currently in minor flood stage and expected
to remain so today.

The Owyhee River near Mountain City is currently in minor flood
stage and expected to oscillate in or just below flood stage
today.

Wildhorse Dam is currently at action stage and is expected to
gradually rise, but remain below minor flood stage over the coming
days.

The Owyhee River near Wildhorse is now in action stage and
expected to gradually rise today, but remain below minor flood
stage. A new flood advisory was issued early this morning for the
Owyhee near Wildhorse.

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.LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
Wind Advisory until 8 PM PDT this evening Northern Elko County...
Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range...South Central Elko
County...Southeastern Elko County.

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