Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 18 Apr 09:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Ely NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. South southwest 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

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 25 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Windy.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered rain showers after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am.  Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. South southwest 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. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 15 to 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain showers after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Isolated showers. Snow level rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Ely NV
 39.27°N 114.97°W (Elev. 6903 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
9pm PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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