Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 9600 feet. Low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain showers likely before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then scattered snow showers between 7pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated snow showers after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.

    Low: 34 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Scattered showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 9600 feet. Low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Rain showers likely before 10am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then scattered snow showers between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Isolated snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
37 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.02°N 114.26°W (Elev. 9239 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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