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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

73°F

23°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 04:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles S Ely NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles S Ely NV
 38.9°N 114.9°W (Elev. 8228 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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