Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
591
FNUS55 KLKN 171010
FWFLKN
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Northern and Central Nevada
National Weather Service Elko NV
310 AM PDT Sat May 17 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
NVZ437-180045-
Humboldt County-Quinn-
310 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...Cold front brings rain showers and isolated thunderstorms
today, activity dissipating tonight with showers lingering along the
eastern border of the zone Sunday. Widespread wetting rains are
expected. Winds shift from southwest to northwest in conjunction
with the frontal passage, remaining elevated. Fairer weather next
week with the typical afternoon breezes.
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Showers and isolated thunderstorms through the
day.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........56-66.
* Mid slope........49-59.
* 24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........44-54%.
* Mid slope........54-64%.
* 24 hr trend......25% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph
in the afternoon.
* Ridge top........Southwest 20 to 30 mph shifting to the northwest
25 to 35 mph in the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......6000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...85%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Showers and isolated thunderstorms in the
evening. Scattered showers after midnight.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........33-38.
* Mid slope........33-43.
* 24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........74-84%.
* Mid slope........69-79%.
* 24 hr trend......15% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30
mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...60%.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly sunny.
Scattered showers.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........57-67.
* Mid slope........48-58.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........24-33%.
* Mid slope........30-40%.
* 24 hr trend......25% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
* Mixing Height......9000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...20%.
.Extended...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Widespread frost. Isolated showers.
Lows 32-37. North winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 66-76. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-46. Highs 72-82.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 77-87.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 75-85.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 76-86.
$$
NVZ424-180045-
Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County-
310 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...Cold front brings rain showers and isolated thunderstorms
today, activity dissipating tonight with showers lingering along the
eastern border of the zone Sunday. Widespread wetting rains are
expected. Winds shift from southwest to northwest in conjunction
with the frontal passage, remaining elevated. Fairer weather next
week with the typical afternoon breezes.
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Numerous showers in the morning. Isolated
thunderstorms through the day. Rain showers in
the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........56-61.
* Mid slope........51-61.
* 24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........43-53%.
* Mid slope........45-55%.
* 24 hr trend......12% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the
afternoon.
* Ridge top........West 20 to 30 mph.
* Mixing Height......8000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph shifting to the west 20
to 30 mph in the afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...55%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms in
the evening, then scattered showers after
midnight.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........34-39.
* Mid slope........39-47.
* 24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........80-90%.
* Mid slope........71-81%.
* 24 hr trend......21% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30
mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...40%.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly cloudy then becoming mostly sunny.
Isolated showers.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........53-58.
* Mid slope........46-56.
* 24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........23-29%.
* Mid slope........26-35%.
* 24 hr trend......15% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Breezy. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
to 35 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
* Mixing Height......8000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...10%.
.Extended...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Lows 30-35. North
winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 58-68. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to
8 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-43. Highs 68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-47. Highs 76-86.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-50. Highs 73-83.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-51. Highs 76-86.
$$
NVZ438-180045-
W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80-
310 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...Cold front brings rain showers and isolated thunderstorms
today, activity dissipating tonight though scattered showers
linger across the zone Sunday. Widespread wetting rains are
expected. Winds shift from southwest to northwest in conjunction with
the frontal passage, remaining elevated. Fairer weather next week
with the typical afternoon breezes.
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Showers and isolated thunderstorms.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........57-67.
* Mid slope........48-58.
* 24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........49-59%.
* Mid slope........59-69%.
* 24 hr trend......25% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west
10 to 20 mph with gusts around 25 mph in the
afternoon.
* Ridge top........Southwest 15 to 25 mph.
* Mixing Height......7000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....South 10 to 15 mph shifting to the west 15 to
25 mph in the afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...70%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Showers and isolated thunderstorms in the
evening, then numerous showers after midnight.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........35-40.
* Mid slope........37-45.
* 24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........85-95%.
* Mid slope........79-89%.
* 24 hr trend......19% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30
mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...60%.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/weather........Cloudy then becoming partly sunny. Scattered
showers.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........52-62.
* Mid slope........43-53.
* 24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........27-37%.
* Mid slope........33-43%.
* 24 hr trend......32% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Breezy. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
to 35 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......8000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...25%.
.Extended...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Scattered showers.
Lows 30-35. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 58-68. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-41. Highs 69-79.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-47. Highs 76-86.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-49. Highs 74-84.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-50. Highs 77-87.
$$
NVZ469-180045-
Central Elko County-
310 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...Cold front brings rain showers and isolated thunderstorms
today, activity dissipating tonight though scattered showers
linger across the zone Sunday. Widespread wetting rains are
expected. Winds shift from southwest to northwest in conjunction with
the frontal passage, remaining elevated. Fairer weather next week
with the typical afternoon breezes.
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Showers through the day. Isolated
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........53-63.
* Mid slope........47-57.
* 24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........56-66%.
* Mid slope........63-73%.
* 24 hr trend......30% 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 25 mph.
* Mixing Height......5000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...80%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Rain
showers through the night.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........33-38.
* Mid slope........32-42.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........86-96%.
* Mid slope........78-88%.
* 24 hr trend......14% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30
mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
* Chc Wetting Rain...60%.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/weather........Numerous snow showers in the morning, then
scattered showers in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........49-59.
* Mid slope........43-53.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........34-44%.
* Mid slope........39-49%.
* 24 hr trend......26% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Breezy. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
to 40 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
* Mixing Height......8000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...40%.
.Extended...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Scattered showers.
Lows 27-32. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55-65. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-39. Highs 66-76.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 73-83.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 71-81.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 75-85.
$$
NVZ470-180045-
Eastern Elko County-
310 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...Cold front brings rain showers and isolated thunderstorms
today, activity dissipating tonight though scattered showers
linger across the zone Sunday. Widespread wetting rains are
expected. Winds shift from southwest to northwest in conjunction with
the frontal passage, remaining elevated. Fairer weather next week
with the typical afternoon breezes.
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Numerous showers in the morning, then showers
and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........54-64.
* Mid slope........49-59.
* 24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........43-53%.
* Mid slope........46-56%.
* 24 hr trend......18% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 25
mph in the afternoon.
* Ridge top........Southwest 15 to 25 mph.
* Mixing Height......9000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...85%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Rain
showers through the night.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........30-40.
* Mid slope........35-45.
* 24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........87-97%.
* Mid slope........78-88%.
* 24 hr trend......9% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30
mph.
* Ridge top........West 15 to 20 mph increasing to northwest 25 to
35 mph after midnight.
* Chc Wetting Rain...60%.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/weather........Cloudy then becoming partly sunny. Scattered
showers.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........47-57.
* Mid slope........41-51.
* 24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........31-41%.
* Mid slope........36-46%.
* 24 hr trend......13% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Windy. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph increasing
to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to
45 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
* Mixing Height......8000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...25%.
.Extended...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 24-34.
Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 55-65. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 64-69.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 71-81.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 72-82.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 74-84.
$$
NVZ426-180045-
Northern Nye County-Mojave-
310 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...Cold front brings rain showers and isolated thunderstorms
today, activity dissipating tonight. Wetting rains are expected to be
observed across most of the zone. Winds shift from southwest to
northwest in conjunction with the frontal passage, remaining
elevated. Fairer weather next week with the typical afternoon
breezes.
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Isolated showers in the morning, then numerous
showers in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........64-74.
* Mid slope........58-68.
* 24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........20-30%.
* Mid slope........23-33%.
* 24 hr trend......8% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph
in the afternoon.
* Ridge top........Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
* Mixing Height......12000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph shifting to the west 20
to 30 mph in the afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...50%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Showers and isolated thunderstorms in the
evening. Scattered showers after midnight.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........32-42.
* Mid slope........41-49.
* 24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........67-77%.
* Mid slope........59-69%.
* 24 hr trend......20% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...50%.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........59-69.
* Mid slope........53-63.
* 24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........14-21%.
* Mid slope........18-24%.
* 24 hr trend......6% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph in
the afternoon.
* Ridge top........Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......10000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 15 to 25 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Highs 62-72. North winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 71-81.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 80-90.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 82-92.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 82-92.
$$
NVZ427-180045-
Central Nevada-Toiyabe-
310 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...Cold front brings rain showers and isolated thunderstorms
today, activity dissipating tonight with showers lingering along the
northern border of the zone Sunday. Widespread wetting rains are
expected. Winds shift from southwest to northwest in conjunction with
the frontal passage, remaining elevated. Fairer weather next week
with the typical afternoon breezes.
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Numerous showers in the morning, then showers
and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........57-67.
* Mid slope........53-63.
* 24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........29-39%.
* Mid slope........32-42%.
* 24 hr trend......15% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west
15 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
* Ridge top........Southwest 15 to 25 mph.
* Mixing Height......10000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...60%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Isolated thunderstorms in the evening.
Numerous showers through the night.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........30-40.
* Mid slope........34-44.
* 24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........83-93%.
* Mid slope........72-82%.
* 24 hr trend......28% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...40%.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/weather........Cloudy then becoming partly sunny. Scattered
showers in the morning. Isolated showers in
the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........53-63.
* Mid slope........49-59.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........18-28%.
* Mid slope........21-31%.
* 24 hr trend......17% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Breezy. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
to 40 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
* Mixing Height......9000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...25%.
.Extended...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Isolated showers.
Lows 27-37. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 60-70. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 72-82.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 78-88.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 78-88.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 79-89.
$$
NVZ425-180045-
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties-
310 AM PDT Sat May 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...Cold front brings rain showers and isolated thunderstorms
today and tonight with showers persisting within the northern and
eastern halves of the zone thru Sunday. Widespread wetting rains are
expected. Winds shift from southwest to northwest in conjunction
with the frontal passage, remaining elevated. Fairer weather next
week with the typical afternoon breezes.
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Scattered showers in the morning. Rain showers
and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........63-73.
* Mid slope........60-70.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........22-32%.
* Mid slope........25-35%.
* 24 hr trend......2% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Breezy. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph
becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
40 mph in the afternoon.
* Ridge top........Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
* Mixing Height......13000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...75%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Showers and isolated thunderstorms in the
evening, then numerous showers after midnight.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........32-42.
* Mid slope........35-45.
* 24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........84-94%.
* Mid slope........73-83%.
* 24 hr trend......21% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 30
mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...80%.
.SUNDAY...
* Sky/weather........Cloudy then becoming partly sunny. Scattered
showers through the day. Isolated
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........56-66.
* Mid slope........52-62.
* 24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........23-33%.
* Mid slope........27-37%.
* 24 hr trend......5% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Breezy. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts
to 35 mph.
* Ridge top........Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
* Mixing Height......10000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...25%.
.Extended...
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Scattered showers.
Lows 26-36. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 59-69. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 69-79.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 77-87.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 81-91.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 81-91.
$$
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR (SAT MAY 24 through FRI MAY 30)
Above normal temperatures and Below normal precipitation.
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