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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

74°F

23°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 02:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NNW Elko NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NNW Elko NV
 41.14°N 115.99°W (Elev. 7392 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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