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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

light snow

23°F

-5°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	WNW 26 MPH
Barometer	29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint	14°F (-10°C)
Visibility	1.75 mi
Wind Chill	6°F (-14°C)
Last update	18 Feb 12:53 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ENE Ely/Yelland Field NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:54pm until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:54pm until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Tonight
Low: -2 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 15 °F
Patchy
Blowing Snow
then Heavy
Snow and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 4 °F
Heavy Snow
then Snow
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 16 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 0 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 21 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 10 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Scattered snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west northwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

Thursday

Snow showers, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 15. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 4. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday

Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 0.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Sunday

Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

Sunday Night

Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Monday

Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.