Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
849 FXUS65 KLKN 091007 AFDLKN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Elko NV 207 AM PST Sun Nov 9 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 156 AM PST Sun Nov 9 2025 * Warming trend persists thru early next week * Wet weather system expected at the end of this week, also bringing cooler temperatures && .UPDATE... Issued at 156 AM PST Sun Nov 9 2025 The current forecast remains on track. No significant changes are required. && .DISCUSSION... (This evening through next Saturday) WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: Upper level ridge continues to dominate the weather over northern and central Nevada thru the weekend and into the first half of the week. Look for tranquil weather to continue through the period. High temperatures will gradually warm to the 60s by Monday and Tuesday with overnight lows in the 20s and 30s. Winds will be light. The ridge axis is expected to flatten on Monday and Tuesday. Quiet and dry weather will continue during this time with light winds. But by Thursday, the ridge axis will be shifting to the east. Strong wind is expected to develop out of the south and southwest at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon. Highs will be in the 60s. Isolated to scattered showers will also develop in the afternoon. Light showers will continue into the overnight with lows in the 30s. An upper level low pressure system will traverse the region Friday and Saturday, leading to cooler temperatures and periods of light precipitation. Highs will be in the 50s with lows in the 20s and 30s. Winds will be breezy both afternoons. FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: Minor changes have been made to the current NBM forecast. Confidence remains high through mid- week with confidence tailing off rapidly due to timing and strength differences between numerical model diagnostics pertaining to the upcoming storm system on Thursday and into the weekend. && .AVIATION...VFR conditions for the next 24 hours along with light winds. && .LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories... None. && $$ DISCUSSION...92 AVIATION...92