Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

light snow,mist

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NNE 10 MPH
Barometer 29.42 in (996.28 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles E Ely/Yelland Field NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:54am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:54am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. High near 12. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow before 7pm, then patchy blowing snow after 1am. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely before 9am, then scattered snow showers after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 15 by 9am, then falling to around 5 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Very windy, with a west northwest wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 4pm. High near 12. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm, then patchy blowing snow after 1am. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow before 7pm, then patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
37 Miles E Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.21°N 114.15°W (Elev. 10367 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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