Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 30.4 in (1029.46 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 19 Mar 05:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Ely NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Ely NV
 39.25°N 115°W (Elev. 7756 ft)
4:06 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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