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

53°F

12°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Mar 09:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles ESE Elko NV

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny early, then becoming sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain showers.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain showers likely.  Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny early, then becoming sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Rain showers likely. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain showers before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then scattered snow showers after 2am. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 38. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles ESE Elko NV
 40.72°N 115.4°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
8:41 am PDT Mar 28, 2026
10am PDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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