Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed NNE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Apr 11:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Ely NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 44. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Breezy.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Windy.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 44. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain showers before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then scattered snow showers after 2am. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Ely NV
 39.27°N 114.97°W (Elev. 6903 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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