Dry today through Thursday afternoon across northern and central Nevada. Light valley rain and mountain snow returns to portions of northern NV Friday. Unsettled weather is expected over much of the region late this weekend into next week with more valley rain and mountain snowfall.

Light and variable winds across the region today and tonight. Winds increase on Wednesday as a system approaches from the west. Highest winds Wednesday afternoon are expected across Humboldt County, however by the early evening hours winds will become breezy over most of the region. While not reflected in the wind gust forecasts shown here, there are increasing chances for stronger winds Friday afternoon, with the potential for Advisory level winds in Humboldt County.

Strong high pressure will bring mostly sunny skies and near to record high temperatures to portions of the Great Basin. This will increase snowmelt and enhance runoff into area creeks and streams, especially those that are susceptible to rapid rises. These include Martin Creek in Humboldt county; Owyhee and Bruneau Rivers as well as Salmon Falls Creek in Elko county. Though the threat for minor flooding remains low, residents are urged to use caution when walking near rapidly flowing waterways as the water will be very cold; hypothermia can occur rapidly if someone were to fall in accidentally.