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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

Lat: 39.295°NLon: 114.84528°WElev: 6257.0ft.

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSE 27 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 04:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ely NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:26pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory December 24, 05:26pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 51 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 1am. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 50 percent chance of rain before 7am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Snow level 6800 feet. High near 44. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. Snow level 9300 feet. High near 51. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 1am. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Christmas Day
A 50 percent chance of rain before 7am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Thursday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Snow level 6800 feet. High near 44. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ely NV
 39.29°N 114.83°W (Elev. 6348 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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