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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

59°F

15°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 10:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles S Ely NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles S Ely NV
 38.99°N 114.92°W (Elev. 7598 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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