FXUS65 KLKN 031947 AFDLKN Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Elko NV 1147 AM PST Tue Feb 3 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1129 AM PST Tue Feb 3 2026 * High pressure this week over the Great Basin will threaten several high temperatures records across the area through Thursday * Potential for precipitation and gusty winds returns to NV beginning late this weekend && .DISCUSSION... (This afternoon through next Tuesday) WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: High pressure continues its dominance over Nevada to start the forecast, bringing near record temperatures today through Thursday. While the high pressure is in place, temperatures continue to be well above average and no precipitation will be possible. This system will begin to exit east by Friday, allowing a more active pattern in the West to take shape. This active pattern is expected to become especially evident by Sunday as a longwave trough begins to move onshore from the Pacific Ocean, bringing Pacific moisture with it. PoPs begin to increase Sunday afternoon in northern Nevada, expanding into central Nevada by mid morning Monday. Precipitation potential extends through the end of the forecast at this time and while PoPs at any given time and location max out around 60% with this forecast, the current indication is that the entire coverage area can expect at least some precipitation. Temperatures are also expected to return to much more seasonal levels and this system is currently expected to begin as a valley rain/mountain snow mix before potentially changing over to a full snow setup by next Tuesday. Early long range indicators are also signaling active weather potential through the first half of the month. FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: High confidence for high pressure persistence and associated impacts through Friday. Low to moderate confidence regarding the weather system beginning Sunday. Consistency has increased regarding time and location but there is still high uncertainty for factors such as temperature, PoPs and accumulation. No deviations from NBM baseline were included in this forecast. && .AVIATION...VFR conditions will persist at all terminals through Wednesday morning under high pressure. No precipitation is forecast for the period and winds will be light. && .LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories... None. && $$ DISCUSSION...94 AVIATION...99