Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

Rain

43°F

6°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 28 Feb 11:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

50 Miles SSE Elko NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers after 10am.  Snow level 9400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 8600 feet after midnight . Low around 35. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10am, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Scattered showers after 10am. Snow level 9400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 8600 feet after midnight . Low around 35. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10am, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
50 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.17°N 115.35°W (Elev. 7546 ft)
9:07 pm PST Feb 28, 2026
11pm PST Feb 28, 2026-6pm PST Mar 7, 2026
 
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