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Weather Conditions for Alpha, Nevada : Eureka County
Issued: 4:06 am PDT Oct 12, 2026 Latitude: 40.0102012 Longitude: -116.1931244 View on Google Maps

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Columbus Day Tonight Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
90% chance of rain & snow on Columbus Day 70% chance of rain & snow on Tonight Snow on Tuesday Sunny on Wednesday Sunny on Thursday Sunny on Friday Sunny on Saturday Sunny on Sunday
High: 43°F Low: 28°F High: 45°F High: 54°F High: 62°F High: 65°F High: 67°F High: 68°F
  Low: 27°F Low: 31°F Low: 33°F Low: 34°F Low: 36°F  
Rain & Snow Rain & Snow Snow Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny

Hourly forecast

Alpha, nv · Next 24 hours · Eastern time (EST/EDT)

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Current Conditions at
EUREKA - (KP68)
37°
Cloudy
as of 5:53 AM PDST
Rel. Humidity: 93%
Dew Point: 36°F
Pressure: 29.85 in.
Wind Data
3 MPH
210° Southwest
Current Conditions at
ELKO - (KEKO)
43°
Cloudy
as of 5:56 AM PDST
Rel. Humidity: 86%
Dew Point: 39°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.83 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
Calm
Cloud Level(s): Broken at 6000ft, Solid Overcast at 7500ft
Current Conditions at
ELY - (KELY)
45°
Feels like 38°F
Clear
as of 5:53 AM PDST
Rel. Humidity: 70%
Dew Point: 36°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.83 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
12 MPH
180° South
Cloud Level(s): Clear
Current Conditions at
WINNEMUCA - (KWMC)
30°
Mostly Cloudy
as of 5:56 AM PDST
Rel. Humidity: 80%
Dew Point: 25°F
Visibility: 10 Miles
Pressure: 29.88 in.
Flight Rule: VFR
Wind Data
6 MPH
290° West
Cloud Level(s): Broken at 8500ft
90% chance of rain & snow Columbus Day Columbus Day... Rain showers before 4pm, then rain and snow showers between 4pm and 5pm, then rain showers after 5pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

70% chance of rain & snow Tonight Tonight... Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Snow on Tuesday Tuesday... Isolated snow showers before 9am. Snow level rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

Mostly Clear on Tuesday Night Tuesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

Sunny on Wednesday Wednesday... Sunny, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

Mostly Clear on Wednesday Night Wednesday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Sunny on Thursday Thursday... Sunny, with a high near 62.

Mostly Clear on Thursday Night Thursday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Sunny on Friday Friday... Sunny, with a high near 65.

Mostly Clear on Friday Night Friday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Sunny on Saturday Saturday... Sunny, with a high near 67.

Mostly Clear on Saturday Night Saturday Night... Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

Sunny on Sunday Sunday... Sunny, with a high near 68.

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Sun Almanac for Alpha, Nevada
Astronomical Sunrise 05:23 AM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun is 18° below the horizon and the sky begins to brighten from a completly darkened state.
Nautical Sunrise 05:54 AM?Nautical sunrise (or nautical dawn) is the precise moment when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon in the morning. It marks the beginning of nautical twilight, allowing pilots/mariners to see the horizon.
Civil Sunrise 06:25 AM?Civil sunrise is the moment in the morning when the sun's center is 6° below the horizon. It marks the start of morning civil twilight, providing enough natural light for most, outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes before actual sunrise.
Sunrise 06:53 AM?Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. It marks the end of the twilight phase, often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors.

Daylight: 11 Hours 17 Minutes?Daylight hours are the period of time between local sunrise and sunset, representing the daily portion of sunlight. These hours change in length based on season, Earth's tilt, and latitude.

Sunset 6:10 PM?The sunset is defined in astronomy as the moment the upper limb of the Sun disappears below the horizon. It marks the end of daylight and is often accompanied by distinct atmospheric colors. It also signals the beginning of twilight.
Civil Sunset 6:37 PM?Civil sunset (or evening civil twilight) occurs when the center of the sun is 6° below the horizon, marking the end of the brightest twilight phase. It typically occurs roughly 20-30 minutes after sunset, providing enough light for most outdoor activities to continue without artificial light.
Nautical Sunset 7:08 PM?Nautical sunset occurs when the sun's center is 12° below the horizon, marking the end of nautical twilight. This phase, following civil twilight, allows the horizon to remain visible, enabling mariners to take accurate star sights for navigation. The sky is dark, but some ambient light remains
Astronomical Sunset 7:40 PM?Astronomical sunrise occurs when the Sun drops to 18° below the horizon. This causes the sky to enter a completly darkened state.

Civil Rise to Set: 12 Hours 12 Minutes
Nautical Rise to Set: 13 Hours 14 Minutes
Astro Rise to Set: 14 Hours 17 Minutes

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Moon Almanac for Alpha, Nevada
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4%
Moon Age: 1.85 Days
Moon is currently below the horizon
Distance from Moon to Earth: 246,653 miles
Upcoming Lunar Events for
Alpha:
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Moonrise:09:10 am Mon3.7%
High Moon:02:06 pm Mon4.6%
Moonset:06:55 pm Mon5.4%
New Moon: Sat Oct 10
First Quarter: Sun Oct 18
Full Moon: Mon Oct 26
Last Quarter: Sun Nov 1
New Moon: Mon Nov 9
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