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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

75°F

24°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 04:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

43 Miles SSW Owyhee NV

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °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 64. Breezy.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 69. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
43 Miles SSW Owyhee NV
 41.36°N 116.33°W (Elev. 7989 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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