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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

73°F

23°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 03:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles SE Elko NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles SE Elko NV
 40.59°N 115.38°W (Elev. 10256 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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