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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.

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSE 27 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 04:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles E Ely/Yelland Field NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:02pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory December 24, 05:02pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Low around 26. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of snow before 7am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 33. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Low around 26. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of snow before 7am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
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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)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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