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 >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

light snow

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed WNW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles SE Ely/Yelland Field NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:34am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:34am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: -4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

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

    High: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    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 4. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 3pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -4. 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. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 9. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. South southwest wind 15 to 20 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 4. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 1.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 15.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow before 7pm, then patchy blowing snow after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles SE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 38.99°N 114.29°W (Elev. 11309 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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