Jackpot, NV Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

37°F
Feels Like 33°F  
Humidity 52% Dew Point 21°F Wind NE 5 MPH Gusts 7 Barometer N/A
Solar Rad 34 w/m2 Visibility 1.2 mi.
Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 16.5 mi. NNE of central Jackpot
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Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15
Mon Dec 15: Increasing Clouds, High 55F, Low 34F
55
34
TueDec 16
Tue Dec 16: Partly Sunny, High 55F, Low 40F
55
40
WedDec 17
Wed Dec 17: Rain And Snow, High 51F, Low 26F
90%
51
26
ThuDec 18
Thu Dec 18: Snow, High 50F, Low 41F
70%
50
41
FriDec 19
Fri Dec 19: Rain Likely, High 54F, Low 31F
60%
54
31
SatDec 20
Sat Dec 20: Rain And Snow, High 46F, Low 27F
50%
46
27
SunDec 21
Sun Dec 21: Rain And Snow, High 46F
50%
46
 

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 55°F to 46°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 14°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 37°F with lows around 16°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A major winter storm hit the Great Lakes Region, intensifying explosively as it crossed northern Illinois. High winds and heavy snow created blizzard conditions in southeastern Wisconsin. Winds gusted to 73 mph, and snowfall totals ranged up to 17 inches at LaFarge. The barometric pressure at Chicago IL dropped three quarters of an inch in six hours to 28.96 inches, a record low reading for December. Up to a foot of snow blanketed northern Illinois, and winds in the Chicago area gusted to 75 mph. O'Hare Airport in Chicago was closed for several hours, for only the fourth time in twenty years. High winds derailed train cars at Avon IN. Light winds and partly sunny skies were reported near the center of the storm, a feature typical of tropical storms.

More on this and other weather history

Jackpot, NV 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Increasing Clouds

Day: Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. South wind around 5 mph.

Mostly Cloudy

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Partly Sunny

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Rain

Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 8400 feet rising to 9100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Rain And Snow

Day: Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 6200 feet in the afternoon . High near 51. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Snow

Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Snow

Day: Snow likely before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Rain

Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Friday Dec 19

Rain Likely

Day: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Rain And Snow

Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Dec 20

Rain And Snow

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Rain And Snow

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Dec 21

Rain And Snow

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.


About Jackpot, NV

Jackpot is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Elko County, Nevada, United States. The population was 855 as of the 2020 census. Located less than one mile (1.6 km) from the Idaho border on US 93, Jackpot has been a popular casino gaming destination for residents of Idaho and other neighboring states since its founding. Jackpot is located 47 miles (76 km) south of Twin Falls, Idaho, a city of approximately 50,000. Although officially part of the Elko micropolitan area, Jackpot is often considered part of the Greater Twin Falls region. In addition to its casino industry, Jackpot has its own schools, golf course, and post office. Its elevation is approximately 5,200 feet (1,580 m) above sea level. Jackpot observes Mountain Time, along with other Idaho border towns such as Jarbidge, Mountain City and Owyhee, due to its economic ties with the Magic Valley region of southern Idaho. The Nevada Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration recognize this local unofficial observance.

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