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 >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

rain,mist

44°F

7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 08:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Ely NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 09:50pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 09:50pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy then
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain and snow before 7am.  Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow likely.  Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm.  Snow level 6800 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8800 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
A chance of rain and snow before 7am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Snow level 6800 feet. High near 43. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Ely NV
 39.26°N 114.86°W (Elev. 6385 ft)
9:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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