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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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSE 27 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 04:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles SE Ely NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:21pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 05:21pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 21. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow likely before 7am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 15. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 29. Very windy, with a south southwest wind around 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 21. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow likely before 7am, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 23. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph decreasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 15. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
37 Miles SE Ely NV
 38.97°N 114.31°W (Elev. 11811 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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