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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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 08:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

40 Miles NNW Carlin NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
40 Miles NNW Carlin NV
 41.27°N 116.37°W (Elev. 6614 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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