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

70°F

21°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 12:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles WSW Jackpot NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles WSW Jackpot NV
 41.82°N 115.39°W (Elev. 9560 ft)
11:31 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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