Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Warning until April 22, 02:00 AM PDT

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	S 17 MPH
Barometer	29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint	31°F (-1°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Wind Chill	26°F (-3°C)
Last update	22 Apr 12:37 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NNW Ely/Yelland Field NV

High Wind Warning April 22, 12:55am until April 22, 02:00am

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High Wind Warning April 22, 12:55am until April 22, 02:00am
NOW until 2:00am Wed
High Wind Warning
Overnight
Low: 29 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
and Windy
Wednesday
High: 38 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Scattered
Snow Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 47 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 52 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Scattered snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow showers likely, mainly before 9am. Some thunder is also possible. Patchy blowing dust between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 52.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Saturday

Scattered snow showers between 11am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.