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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

rain,mist

44°F

7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 08:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles SE Ely NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 09:50pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 09:50pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow likely before 7am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 16. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 22. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow likely before 7am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 16. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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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:
9:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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