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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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSE 29 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 11:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ely NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 12:09pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 12:09pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °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 44. 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: 44 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 40. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. Snow level 9500 feet. High near 48. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 44. 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, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 40. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
Ely NV
 39.26°N 114.89°W (Elev. 7021 ft)
Last Update:
12:01 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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