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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 17 Mar 11:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles ESE Owyhee NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 8800 feet rising to 9600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles ESE Owyhee NV
 41.85°N 115.57°W (Elev. 5984 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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