Areas affected: South Central Elko County; Southwest Elko County
Instructions: Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
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Message summary: ...winter weather advisory in effect from 10 pm thursday to 4 pm
pst saturday... * what...snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * where...southwest elko county and south central elko county. * when...from 10 pm thursday to 4 pm pst saturday. * impacts...plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * additional details...with air temperatures expected to rise
above freezing in the day time, travel impacts will be
concentrated during the overnight and morning hours. ...view the complete message
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 14 °F
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North northwest wind around 0 mph.
Thursday
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow
Hi 35 °F
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night Light Snow Likely
Lo 20 °F
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Light Snow Likely
Hi 32 °F
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night Light Snow Likely
Lo 21 °F
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Light Snow And Patchy Blowing Snow
Hi 34 °F
Snow likely before 8am, then snow and patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night Light Snow Likely And Patchy Blowing Snow
Lo 27 °F
Snow likely and patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
Sunday
Light Snow Likely
Hi 37 °F
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Sunday Night Chance Rain And Snow
Lo 23 °F
A chance of rain and snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
A weather outlook gives you a heads up, there is potential for a significant storm two, three, four, or perhaps five days in advance. This is your first chance to begin preparing for the event.
Watch
A watch is issued a day or two prior to the anticipated significant weather event. Odds of the event have increased yet some uncertainty remains for the forecast area. Time to get ready, get prepared.
Special Weather Statement
A special weather statement may be issued for hazards that have not yet reached advisory or warning status or that do not have a specific code of their own.
Advisory
A advisory is for weather events with up to 24 hour lead time that are more of an inconvenience and not necessarily life-threatening. A winter weather advisory for one or two inches of snow is an example.
Warning
A warning means confidence is high the significant weather event will occur within the next 24 hours or less, or is underway. Time to take action to help save lives and property.
Forecast provided by the National Weather Service.
