Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Mar 10:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Owyhee NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain showers after 11am.  Snow level 6900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then scattered snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers after 2am.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5600 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 57 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Monday
Scattered rain showers after 11am. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then scattered snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers after 2am. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Owyhee NV
 41.95°N 116.19°W (Elev. 5364 ft)
10:06 pm PDT Mar 28, 2026
11pm PDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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