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 >

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 25 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

41 Miles ESE Duckwater NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 06:51pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 06:51pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 40. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Snow level 6900 feet. High near 44. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Low around 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly before 1am. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 41. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Christmas Day
A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 40. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 44. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Low around 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
41 Miles ESE Duckwater NV
 38.64°N 115.05°W (Elev. 5561 ft)
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
6pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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