... Wind Advisory in effect from 9 am this morning to 7 PM PST
this evening...
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Wind Advisory...
which is in effect from 9 am this morning to 7 PM PST this
evening.
This Wind Advisory is not for all areas of Elko County... only
those areas next to the eastern slopes of mountains such as Ruby
Mountains and East Humboldt Range... higher elevation summits... and
the West Wendover area. Locations in the advisory include Ruby
Valley and Clover Valley... as well as U.S. Highway 93 south from
Wells to Junction 229.
Locations along the eastern slopes of mountain ranges in Elko
County can expect winds to increase this morning to 25 to 35 mph
with gusts as high as 60 mph. Gusty conditions are expected to
persist into the late afternoon or early evening hours.
For the Wendover area... westerly winds are expected to increase by
the early afternoon hours... with sustained winds of 20 to 35 mph
and gusts up to 50 mph. Gusty conditions in Wendover are expected
to persist into the evening hours.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph with gusts
in excess of 45 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make
driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.
Elko, NV
Current Conditions
21 °F
Overcast
Updated — 6:56 AM PST on November 22, 2009
Local Radar
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Elko
21 °F - Overcast
Forecast for Southwest and South Central Elko County (89801)
Sunday
 Chance of Snow
H 40° / L 16°
|
Monday
 Partly Cloudy
H 38° / L 18°
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Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
H 45° / L 22°
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Wednesday
 Clear
H 49° / L 25°
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Thursday
Partly Cloudy
H 52° / L 25°
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Mostly cloudy. Breezy...with locally windy conditions. Chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 5500 feet. Highs 40 to 48. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the west 15 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 60 mph. Strongest winds are expected along the eastern slopes of mountain ranges.
TonightMostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Lows 12 to 19. Northwest winds around 10 mph and gusty in the evening becoming light.
Partly cloudy. Highs 38 to 45. Light winds becoming northwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Monday NightPartly cloudy. Lows 14 to 21. Light winds.
Partly cloudy. Highs 44 to 51. Light winds becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday NightMostly clear. Lows 15 to 25.
Mostly sunny. Highs 49 to 56.
Wednesday NightMostly clear. Lows 19 to 28.
Mostly sunny. Highs 52 to 60.
Thursday NightPartly cloudy. Lows 19 to 28.
Statement as of 2:44 am PST on November 22, 2009
Wind Advisory
