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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

73°F

23°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed N 9 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 02:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles ENE Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
37 Miles ENE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.49°N 114.21°W (Elev. 7313 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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