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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,mist

44°F

7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 08:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Ely/Yelland Field NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 09:05pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 09:05pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 50 percent chance of snow before 7am. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. High near 27. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 15. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 25. Very windy, with a south wind 35 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Christmas Day
A 50 percent chance of snow before 7am. Areas of blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. High near 27. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 15. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles E Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.31°N 114.61°W (Elev. 11033 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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