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FXUS65 KLKN 071945
AFDLKN

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Elko NV
1245 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Cool tonight with near freezing temperatures in the coldest
  valleys

* Warming trend begins Tuesday

* Dry conditions are expected through late week

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.DISCUSSION...
(This evening through next Sunday)

WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: Current satellite imagery shows clear
skies and calm conditions. This is expected to continue through
the work week as an exiting trough leaves zonal flow behind it. A
warming trend is also expected with this pattern change, with
highs climbing from the mid 70s today to the upper 80s by
Thursday. Overnight lows will also be at their coldest tonight
with lows in the upper 30s and 40s, although a few of the coldest
valleys may approach freezing. Widespread frost is not expected
but those in the usual colder locations may wish to protect any
remaining outdoor plants. After tonight lows in the 30s are not
expected until potentially this weekend. Models currently show a
strong upper level low swinging southeast into the Pacific
Northwest for Saturday and Sunday. Potential impacts from this
system are currently expected to be colder temperatures and
increased cloud cover.


FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: High confidence in cool
temperatures through tomorrow and a warming trend through late
week. Low confidence in the weekend weather system. No changes to
NBM output.

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.AVIATION...VFR conditions and winds under 10KT expected at all
sites through the next 24 hours.

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.FIRE WEATHER...No critical fire weather expected over the next
several days. Temperatures are expected to increase and humidity
to decrease but winds stay below about 20 mph. No storms are
expected.

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.LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
None.
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DISCUSSION...94
AVIATION...94
FIRE WEATHER...94