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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles SE Ely NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy blowing snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely after 4pm. Patchy blowing snow between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Patchy blowing snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Patchy blowing snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely after 4pm. Patchy blowing snow between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Patchy blowing snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
39 Miles SE Ely NV
 38.92°N 114.3°W (Elev. 11198 ft)
Last Update:
3:07 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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