Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Partly Cloudy

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 05:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles ESE Eureka NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles ESE Eureka NV
 39.4°N 115.43°W (Elev. 7543 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
5am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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