Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

light snow

37°F

3°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 22 Apr 12:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NE Duckwater NV

High Wind Warning April 22, 12:18am until April 22, 02:00am
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    High Wind Warning April 22, 12:18am until April 22, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Wed

    High Wind Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Snow level rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NE Duckwater NV
 39.1°N 115.52°W (Elev. 7582 ft)
11:31 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
12am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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