Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

light snow

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	NNW 10 MPH
Barometer	29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint	12°F (-11°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Wind Chill	10°F (-12°C)
Last update	18 Feb 07:53 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

38 Miles ESE Ely NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:11am until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:11am until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 11 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
and Blowing
Snow
Tonight
Low: -5 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 9 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 2 °F
Heavy Snow
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Friday
High: 10 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: -1 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 15 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 8 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Scattered snow showers after 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Thursday

Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 4pm. High near 9. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 10pm, then patchy blowing snow after 1am. Low around 2. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday

Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around -1.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 15.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

Monday

Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.