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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SSE 24 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 02:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 03:14am until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 03:14am until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly after 10am. Snow level 9600 feet. High near 46. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 10pm, then snow showers. Low around 33. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Windy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly after 10am. Snow level 9600 feet. High near 46. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 10pm, then snow showers. Low around 33. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 37. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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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)
Last Update:
3:06 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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