FXUS65 KLKN 090755

AFDLKN



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Elko NV

1255 AM PDT Fri May 9 2025



.SYNOPSIS...

High temperatures both this afternoon and Saturday afternoon will

be around fifteen degrees above seasonal values. Near record 

warmth is expected in parts of Northern and Central Nevada this

afternoon. Near record warmth is anticipated in most of Northern 

and Central Nevada Saturday afternoon. Strong, gusty south to 

southwest winds are likely Sunday.



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.SHORT TERM...Today through Saturday night

A ridge of high pressure will be centered over the Silver State

today. This ridge of high pressure will progress eastward into 

Utah tonight. High temperatures throughout Northern and Central

Nevada this afternoon will be about fifteen degrees above normal

for this time of year. Near record warmth is expected in

Winnemucca and Eureka this afternoon. The current record for 

maximum temperature measured in Winnemucca on May 9th is 87 

degrees, set in 1940 and last recorded in 1960. Temperature 

records in Winnemucca date back to 1877. The current record for 

maximum temperature measured in Eureka on May 9th is 83 degrees, 

set in 2012 and last recorded in 2018. Temperature records at 

Eureka date back to 1963.



An Eastern Pacific trough of low pressure will approach the coast

of the Pacific Northwest Saturday and Saturday night. This will

cause the local pressure gradient to tighten. South to southwest

wind gusts near 40 mph are anticipated in parts of Northern and

Central Nevada Saturday afternoon and Saturday evening. A subtle

atmospheric disturbance may move northeastward across Northern

Elko County Saturday afternoon and Saturday night, resulting in a

slight chance of showers. 



High temperatures across Northern and Central Nevada Saturday

afternoon will be about fifteen degrees above seasonal values.

Record warmth is expected in Eureka Saturday afternoon. Near

record warmth is anticipated in Elko, Winnemucca, and Ely Saturday

afternoon. Here are probabilities of maximum temperatures of 85

degrees or higher for select locations in Northern and Central

Nevada on Saturday, May 10th, 2025: 



Battle Mountain - 97%

Carlin - 96%

Elko - 85%

Winnemucca - 85%

West Wendover - 80%

Tonopah - 75%

Jackpot - 65%

Denio - 60%

Spring Creek - 55%

Eureka - 45%



.LONG TERM...Sunday through next Friday

Heading into Sunday, a Pacific Northwest trough and cold front 

advances eastward, bringing elevated southwest winds to 20-30 mph,

with gusts of 40-55 mph. Cooler temperatures expected early next 

week, with highs lowering into the upper 50s to lower 60s with 

overnight lows in the mid 30s. Additionally, there is a 15-30% 

chance of light precipitation moving into northern Nevada Sunday 

night. 



The trough will continue its slow progression through Humboldt 

County on Monday before spreading across the rest of the forecast 

area into Tuesday. Increased instability ahead of the cold front 

will bring isolated to scattered thunderstorms to much of northern

and central Nevada both Monday and Tuesday afternoons. Lingering 

showers area possible (30-50%) early Wednesday as the trough exits

the region. Dry, zonal flow is expected from mid to late next 

week, with a gradual warming trend bringing highs into the 60s and

70s by Thursday and Friday. 



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.AVIATION...

VFR conditions expected at all terminals through Friday evening 

under high pressure and pleasant weather with no precipitation 

anticipated at this time. KTPH will see wind gusts in the 18-22KTs

range Friday afternoon but will diminish after sunset. 



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.FIRE WEATHER...

Maximum temperatures both this afternoon and Saturday afternoon

will be around fifteen degrees above normal for this time of year.

Near record warmth is anticipated in parts of Northern and Central

Nevada this afternoon. Near record warmth is expected in most of 

Northern and Central Nevada Saturday afternoon. Strong, gusty 

south to southwest winds are likely Sunday. A Wind Advisory will

likely be required Sunday. These elevated winds may persist into 

Monday in Central Nevada. A storm system will impact Northern and 

Central Nevada Monday night through Wednesday afternoon, resulting

in periods of valley rain and mountain snow. 



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.LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories...

None.



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87/90/99/87