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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

75°F

24°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 05:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles SSE Elko NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 42. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Tuesday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles SSE Elko NV
 40.23°N 115.54°W (Elev. 10377 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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