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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 09:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles E Duckwater NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 8900 feet. Low around 28. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 8700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly before 4am. Snow level 8900 feet. Low around 28. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 8700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles E Duckwater NV
 38.89°N 115.36°W (Elev. 8471 ft)
9:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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