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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 04:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SSW Jackpot NV

  • Today

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

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SSW Jackpot NV
 41.69°N 114.83°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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