Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 17 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles S Ely NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:40am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 11:40am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:40am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 11:40am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
37 Miles S Ely NV
 38.74°N 114.79°W (Elev. 7946 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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