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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 05:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles SSW Owyhee NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Breezy.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 8100 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles SSW Owyhee NV
 41.62°N 116.21°W (Elev. 6627 ft)
4:06 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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