Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Warning in effect from March 14, 11:00 AM PDT until March 14, 11:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

Lat: 40.82404°NLon: 115.78635°WElev: 5052.0ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	W 8 MPH
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint	23°F (-5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	14 Mar 07:05 AM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

39 Miles WSW Jackpot NV

High Wind Warning March 14, 11:00am until March 14, 11:00pm

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High Wind Warning

Today
High: 34 °F
Snow Likely
and Very
Windy
Tonight
Low: 12 °F
Blowing Dust
and Very
Windy
Sunday
High: 29 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 54 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 57 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely before 4pm. Widespread blowing dust, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 35 mph increasing to 40 to 45 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Tonight

Widespread blowing dust, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Very windy, with a north northwest wind 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 54.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.