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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 1201 AM PST Thu Feb 12 2026

* Periods of precipitation today

* Warming trend Friday and Saturday

* Strong southerly winds gusts in Central Nevada Sunday

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

UPDATE

Issued at 1201 AM PST Thu Feb 12 2026

No changes were made to the forecast at this time.

DISCUSSION

(Today through Wednesday)

WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: Precipitation today is generally expected to be valley rain/mountain snow. The trough axis is expected to pass over Nevada this evening, 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. Winds continue to gust through Tuesday with the strongest winds gusting around 40 mph Sunday. Showers also continue through the end of the forecast, transitioning to snow by Monday night as snow levels fall to the valley floor. 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 today as this system continues to under perform 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 showers will be in the vicinity of all sites except KTPH this morning and could short lived lowered flight categories.

LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories

None.