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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 09:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ely NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ely NV
 39.29°N 114.83°W (Elev. 6348 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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