Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 08:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles WNW Ely NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:54am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:54am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 24 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 26. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Patchy blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 26. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles WNW Ely NV
 39.34°N 115.39°W (Elev. 6818 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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