Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elko, Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)

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

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed W 12 MPH
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 04:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WSW Elko NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers.  Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5000 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5000 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WSW Elko NV
 40.77°N 115.91°W (Elev. 4997 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Mar 29, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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