Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles ESE Eureka NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am.  Snow level 9500 feet lowering to 8900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm.  Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers after 10pm.  Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Snow level 9500 feet lowering to 8900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
New Year's Day
Showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Isolated showers after 10pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
29 Miles ESE Eureka NV
 39.4°N 115.43°W (Elev. 7543 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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