Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
719
FNUS55 KLKN 111737
FWFLKN
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Northern and Central Nevada
National Weather Service Elko NV
1037 AM PDT Mon Aug 11 2025
.DISCUSSION...
High temperatures both Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday afternoon
will be around five degrees above normal for this time of year.
Isolated, dry thunderstorms are possible in most of Northern and
Central Nevada Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening. A few of
these thunderstorms could be strong. The primary thunderstorm
hazards are wind gusts near 45 mph and dangerous cloud to ground
lightning strikes.
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
NVZ437-112330-
Humboldt County-Quinn-
1037 AM PDT Mon Aug 11 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........91-96.
* Mid slope........84-94.
* 24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........11-16%.
* Mid slope........14-19%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........North 6 to 12 mph shifting to the northwest in
the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......12000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northeast 6 to 12 mph shifting to the
northwest in the afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........59-69.
* Mid slope........66-76.
* 24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........26-36%.
* Mid slope........17-27%.
* 24 hr trend......2% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........North 6 to 12 mph shifting to the east after
midnight.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........95-100.
* Mid slope........88-98.
* 24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........9-14%.
* Mid slope........13-18%.
* 24 hr trend......2% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......15000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 60-70. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs 91-101. Upslope/up valley winds
4 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57-67. Highs 86-96.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 85-95.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 83-93.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 83-88.
$$
NVZ424-112330-
Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County-
1037 AM PDT Mon Aug 11 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........88-93.
* Mid slope........82-92.
* 24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........11-16%.
* Mid slope........14-19%.
* 24 hr trend......2% wetter.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......11000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northeast 6 to 12 mph shifting to the
northwest in the afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........54-64.
* Mid slope........63-73.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........29-39%.
* Mid slope........16-26%.
* 24 hr trend......4% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........93-98.
* Mid slope........87-97.
* 24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........9-14%.
* Mid slope........11-16%.
* 24 hr trend......2% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Light winds becoming west 6 to 12 mph in the
afternoon.
* Mixing Height......14000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Southeast 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 56-66. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs
89-99. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 55-65. Highs 85-95.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 84-94.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 83-93.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 82-92.
$$
NVZ438-112330-
W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80-
1037 AM PDT Mon Aug 11 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........88-98.
* Mid slope........80-90.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........10-15%.
* Mid slope........14-19%.
* 24 hr trend......2% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......11000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........57-62.
* Mid slope........62-72.
* 24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........33-43%.
* Mid slope........21-31%.
* 24 hr trend......5% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........93-103.
* Mid slope........85-95.
* 24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........8-13%.
* Mid slope........12-17%.
* 24 hr trend......2% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Light winds becoming west 6 to 12 mph in the
afternoon.
* Mixing Height......14000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Southeast 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 56-66. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs
92-102. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 56-66. Highs 87-97.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
51-61. Highs 86-96.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-60. Highs 85-95.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 85-95.
$$
NVZ469-112330-
Central Elko County-
1037 AM PDT Mon Aug 11 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........86-96.
* Mid slope........82-92.
* 24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........11-16%.
* Mid slope........14-21%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......12000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........50-60.
* Mid slope........58-68.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........36-46%.
* Mid slope........24-34%.
* 24 hr trend......15% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........89-99.
* Mid slope........85-95.
* 24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........10-15%.
* Mid slope........12-18%.
* 24 hr trend......2% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........West 6 to 12 mph.
* Mixing Height......14000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs
89-99. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 52-62. Highs 85-95.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
48-58. Highs 84-94.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 83-93.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 82-92.
$$
NVZ470-112330-
Eastern Elko County-
1037 AM PDT Mon Aug 11 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........84-89.
* Mid slope........79-89.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........12-17%.
* Mid slope........14-19%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......12000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........49-59.
* Mid slope........59-69.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........37-47%.
* Mid slope........23-33%.
* 24 hr trend......13% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........88-93.
* Mid slope........81-91.
* 24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........10-15%.
* Mid slope........13-18%.
* 24 hr trend......2% drier.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Southwest 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......13000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs
88-98. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 53-63. Highs 83-93.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 49-59. Highs 81-91.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 81-91.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 80-90.
$$
NVZ426-112330-
Northern Nye County-Mojave-
1037 AM PDT Mon Aug 11 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........89-99.
* Mid slope........83-93.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........8-13%.
* Mid slope........10-15%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph. Gusts up to
20 mph in the afternoon.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......14000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....North 6 to 12 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Mostly clear.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........54-64.
* Mid slope........64-74.
* 24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........22-32%.
* Mid slope........12-22%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast 15
to 25 mph after midnight.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........92-102.
* Mid slope........86-96.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........7-12%.
* Mid slope........10-15%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........East 6 to 12 mph shifting to the south in the
afternoon.
* Mixing Height......15000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....Northeast 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 55-65. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with isolated dry thunderstorms. Highs 93-103.
. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 52-62. Highs 89-99.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 49-59. Highs 86-96.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 84-94.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 84-94.
$$
NVZ427-112330-
Central Nevada-Toiyabe-
1037 AM PDT Mon Aug 11 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........86-96.
* Mid slope........81-91.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........9-14%.
* Mid slope........12-17%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 10 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
* Ridge top........North 10 to 15 mph.
* Mixing Height......14000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Mostly clear.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........51-61.
* Mid slope........61-71.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........30-40%.
* Mid slope........16-26%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........North 15 to 20 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........90-100.
* Mid slope........85-95.
* 24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........8-13%.
* Mid slope........11-16%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Northeast 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......15000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....East 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 53-63. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs
89-99. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 51-61. Highs 85-95.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 47-57. Highs 84-94.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 83-93.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 82-92.
$$
NVZ425-112330-
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties-
1037 AM PDT Mon Aug 11 2025
.TODAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........88-98.
* Mid slope........84-94.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........9-14%.
* Mid slope........11-16%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Northeast 6 to 12 mph shifting to the north in
the afternoon.
* Mixing Height......13000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/weather........Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature....
* Valleys..........51-61.
* Mid slope........60-70.
* 24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
* Max humidity.......
* Valleys..........30-40%.
* Mid slope........18-28%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Downslope/down valley winds 2 to 5 mph.
* Ridge top........Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.TUESDAY...
* Sky/weather........Mostly sunny.
* Max Temperature....
* Valleys..........91-101.
* Mid slope........86-96.
* 24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
* Min humidity.......
* Valleys..........7-12%.
* Mid slope........10-15%.
* 24 hr trend......Little change.
* 20-foot winds......
* Valleys..........Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
* Ridge top........Light winds becoming west 6 to 12 mph in the
afternoon.
* Mixing Height......15000 ft agl.
* Transport winds....East 6 to 12 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon.
* Chc Wetting Rain...0%.
.Extended...
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Downslope/down valley
winds 2 to 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs
92-102. Upslope/up valley winds 4 to 8 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 52-62. Highs 88-98.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 49-59. Highs 84-94.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear with isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
49-59. Highs 83-93.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 82-92.
$$
.8 TO 14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR (MON AUG 18 through SUN AUG 24)
Above normal temperatures and Below normal precipitation.
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