Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SW 19 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 04:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles NW Ely NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:08am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 05:08am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:08am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 05:08am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
27 Miles NW Ely NV
 39.48°N 115.28°W (Elev. 7093 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
5am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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