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

Wind Advisory until December 25, 07:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

rain,mist

42°F

6°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	SW 8 MPH
Barometer	29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Wind Chill	37°F (3°C)
Last update	24 Dec 10:53 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

32 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 11:40pm until December 25, 07:00pm

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Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory December 24, 11:40pm until December 25, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Wind Advisory
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Windy
Christmas Day
High: 44 °F
Breezy.
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Breezy
Friday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow Likely
Friday Night
Low: 27 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 17 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 29 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7800 feet. Cloudy early, then becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 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.