Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

57°F

14°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed WNW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 04:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

30 Miles S Ely NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then snow showers.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then scattered snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then snow showers. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers before 2pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then scattered snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
30 Miles S Ely NV
 38.82°N 114.8°W (Elev. 7815 ft)
4:07 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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