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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Mar 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Elko NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south southwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Light south southwest wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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Point Forecast:
Elko NV
 40.82°N 115.81°W (Elev. 5092 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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