Heavy Great Lakes Snow through Friday; Extreme Cold and Potential for Major Winter Storm Late Week into this Weekend

Multiple clipper systems will bring cold temperatures and enhance lake-effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures accompanied with gusty winds that may lead to dangerous wind chills beginning in the Northern Plains Thursday before expanding to the South and East. An expansive winter storm will start Friday in the Southern Rockies/Plains and Mid-South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 21 Jan 02:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Ely NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Ely NV
 39.27°N 114.97°W (Elev. 6903 ft)
12:56 am PST Jan 21, 2026
3am PST Jan 21, 2026-6pm PST Jan 27, 2026
 
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