Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
597
FNUS55 KLKN 160849
FWFLKN
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Northern and Central Nevada
National Weather Service Elko NV
149 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT HAS UPDATED FORECAST DATA BUT THE FORECAST DISCUSSION
IS FROM THE PREVIOUS FWF
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
.DISCUSSION...
An exitting storm system will bring light showery precipitation to
portions of eastern Nevada this morning, but accumulations will be
light. Look for partial clearing during the afternoon with drier
conditions for Friday. A warming trend is expected Friday through
Sunday, before much cooler weather returns on Monday and Tuesday.
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NVZ437-162345-
Humboldt County-Quinn-
149 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........55-65.
* Mid slope........47-57.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........23-32%.
* Mid slope........26-36%.
* 24 hr trend......24% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........North 15 to 20 mph.
* Mixing Height......6000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........33-38.
* Mid slope........37-47.
* 24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........61-71%.
* Mid slope........39-49%.
* 24 hr trend......22% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........60-70.
* Mid slope........54-64.
* 24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........22-27%.
* Mid slope........27-34%.
* 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......5000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Southwest 6 to 12 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 62-67. Upslope/up valley winds
4 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing dust. Scattered showers. Lows
35-45. Highs 62-72.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 29-34. Highs 50-60.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-34. Highs 54-64.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 57-62.
$$
NVZ424-162345-
Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County-
149 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........51-56.
* Mid slope........45-55.
* 24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........30-40%.
* Mid slope........38-48%.
* 24 hr trend......44% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......6000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 6 to 12 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........25-35.
* Mid slope........34-44.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........70-80%.
* Mid slope........52-62%.
* 24 hr trend......38% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 6 to 12 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........56-61.
* Mid slope........49-59.
* 24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........23-29%.
* Mid slope........28-37%.
* 24 hr trend......7% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 6 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height......4000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Southwest 6 to 12 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 59-69. Upslope/up valley winds
4 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear with isolated showers. Lows 31-41. Highs 64-74.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 25-35. Highs 46-56.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 21-31. Highs 52-62.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 55-65.
$$
NVZ438-162345-
W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80-
149 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........51-61.
* Mid slope........43-53.
* 24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........29-39%.
* Mid slope........39-49%.
* 24 hr trend......39% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......5000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........29-34.
* Mid slope........36-44.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........67-77%.
* Mid slope........53-63%.
* 24 hr trend......36% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........55-65.
* Mid slope........48-58.
* 24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........24-30%.
* Mid slope........30-38%.
* 24 hr trend......8% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......5000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Southwest 6 to 12 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60-70. Upslope/up valley winds
4 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing dust. Scattered showers. Lows
32-42. Highs 65-75.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 30-35. Highs 48-58.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-31. Highs 52-62.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-34. Highs 56-66.
$$
NVZ469-162345-
Central Elko County-
149 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the morning.
Patchy fog in the morning.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........48-58.
* Mid slope........44-54.
* 24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........39-49%.
* Mid slope........43-53%.
* 24 hr trend......32% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
* Ridge top........Northwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......6000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...5%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........27-32.
* Mid slope........30-40.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........76-86%.
* Mid slope........58-68%.
* 24 hr trend......34% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........52-57.
* Mid slope........47-57.
* 24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........30-40%.
* Mid slope........34-44%.
* 24 hr trend......11% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......5000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 57-67. Upslope/up valley winds
4 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing dust. Scattered showers. Lows
33-43. Highs 62-72.
.MONDAY...Numerous showers. Lows 22-32. Highs 45-55.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 50-60.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 53-63.
$$
NVZ470-162345-
Eastern Elko County-
149 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Partly sunny. Scattered showers in the
morning.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........46-51.
* Mid slope........41-51.
* 24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........44-54%.
* Mid slope........48-58%.
* 24 hr trend......28% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon.
* Ridge top........Northwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......6000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...20%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........20-30.
* Mid slope........29-39.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........82-92%.
* Mid slope........64-74%.
* 24 hr trend......28% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........50-55.
* Mid slope........45-55.
* 24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........34-43%.
* Mid slope........36-46%.
* 24 hr trend......11% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......5000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 53-58. Upslope/up valley winds
4 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing dust. Scattered showers. Lows
27-37. Highs 59-64.
.MONDAY...Patchy blowing dust. Numerous showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
42-52.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 47-52.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 50-55.
$$
NVZ426-162345-
Northern Nye County-Mojave-
149 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........53-63.
* Mid slope........47-57.
* 24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........29-35%.
* Mid slope........34-42%.
* 24 hr trend......10% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........North 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in
the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......8000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Mostly clear.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........25-35.
* Mid slope........33-43.
* 24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........73-83%.
* Mid slope........56-66%.
* 24 hr trend......19% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........57-62.
* Mid slope........51-61.
* 24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........19-24%.
* Mid slope........24-30%.
* 24 hr trend......9% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......5000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....North 6 to 12 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 63-68. Upslope/up valley winds
4 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 65-75.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-40. Highs 54-64.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 55-65.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-38. Highs 58-68.
$$
NVZ427-162345-
Central Nevada-Toiyabe-
149 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........48-58.
* Mid slope........44-54.
* 24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........34-44%.
* Mid slope........38-48%.
* 24 hr trend......27% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
* Ridge top........Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
* Mixing Height......7000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Mostly clear.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........23-33.
* Mid slope........31-41.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........79-89%.
* Mid slope........59-69%.
* 24 hr trend......34% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........54-59.
* Mid slope........50-60.
* 24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........21-30%.
* Mid slope........25-35%.
* 24 hr trend......14% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........North 6 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height......5000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....North 6 to 12 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 62-72. Upslope/up valley winds
4 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 66-76.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 28-38. Highs 50-60.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 55-65.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 57-67.
$$
NVZ425-162345-
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties-
149 AM PDT Thu Oct 16 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Partly sunny. Isolated showers in the morning.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........51-61.
* Mid slope........47-57.
* 24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........37-47%.
* Mid slope........43-53%.
* 24 hr trend......14% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
* Ridge top........Northwest 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......7000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...10%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Mostly clear.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........22-32.
* Mid slope........30-40.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........81-91%.
* Mid slope........64-74%.
* 24 hr trend......26% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.FRIDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........55-65.
* Mid slope........51-61.
* 24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........25-35%.
* Mid slope........28-38%.
* 24 hr trend......17% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......5000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....North 6 to 12 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60-70. Upslope/up valley winds
4 to 8 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 64-74.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 27-37. Highs 52-62.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 21-31. Highs 55-65.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 58-68.
$$
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR THU OCT 23 THROUGH WED OCT 29:
Above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.
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