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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.

Clear

42°F

6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed ENE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 03:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

41 Miles SE Ely NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
41 Miles SE Ely NV
 38.93°N 114.25°W (Elev. 8383 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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