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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.43 in (1030.48 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 11:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles S Ely NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 9200 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 8900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 9200 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
New Year's Day
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 8900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles S Ely NV
 38.82°N 114.8°W (Elev. 7815 ft)
Last Update:
11:56 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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