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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 114 PM PST Wed Feb 11 2026

* Gusty winds continue in Central Nevada through sunset

* Periods of precipitation today through tomorrow afternoon

* A series of storm systems will impact Northern and Central Nevada early next week

DISCUSSION

(This evening through next Tuesday)

WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: Discussion: Shower activity is picking up across the area, particularly in central Nevada, and is expected to continue through tomorrow afternoon as an upper trough makes its passage across the state. Precipitation is generally expected to be valley rain/mountain snow, although valleys will see a transition to mixed precipitation overnight as snow levels and temperatures drop. Winds also remain strong in central Nevada at this time, with gusts 25-35 mph, decreasing to 10-15 mph after sundown. The trough axis is expected to pass over Nevada tomorrow leaving northwest flow behind it. Weak ridging builds for Friday and Saturday and daytime temperatures will rebound into the low 50s by Saturday with overnight temperatures in the 20s and low 30s.

Another more intense trough begins its approach on Sunday, making itself known through strengthening winds in central Nevada and shower activity increasing northwest to southeast. Winds continue to gust through Tuesday with the strongest winds gusting around 40 mph on Monday. Showers also continue through the end of the forecast, transitioning to snow by Monday as snow levels drop into the 5000s. Temperatures also drop, with highs in the 40s for Monday and 30s for Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight temperatures will be in the teens and 20s.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: Moderate confidence in precipitation and totals through Thursday as this system continues to underperform compared to guidance. Low confidence in the second trough and associated impacts. Model guidance has cleared up somewhat regarding timing of this system, however disagreement is still high regarding track and impacts. No changes were made to base NBM forecast.

AVIATION

Prevailing VFR conditions through the next 24 hours. Rain and snow showers will be in the vicinity of all sites except KTPH through the evening and early overnight hours and could cause short lived lowered flight categories. Winds at KTPH and KEKO continue to be strong, gusting 25-30KT until late this afternoon.

LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories

None.