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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

light rain,mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSE 33 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 03:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 04:53pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 04:53pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Windy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. Snow level 9500 feet. High near 49. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.15°N 114.29°W (Elev. 7005 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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