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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles SSE Ely NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am.  Snow level 9300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain showers likely, mixing with snow after 1pm, then gradually ending.  Cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated snow showers after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Snow level 9300 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
New Year's Day
Rain showers likely, mixing with snow after 1pm, then gradually ending. Cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Isolated snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles SSE Ely NV
 38.91°N 114.62°W (Elev. 8911 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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