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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Mar 03:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles ESE Owyhee NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles ESE Owyhee NV
 41.79°N 115.68°W (Elev. 7461 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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