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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

48°F

9°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 09:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles SE Elko NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °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 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 42. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles SE Elko NV
 40.62°N 115.44°W (Elev. 10640 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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