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

28 Miles NW Ely NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 58 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain showers after 11am.  Snow level rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7300 feet. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered rain showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7300 feet. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain showers before 11pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. 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:
28 Miles NW Ely NV
 39.53°N 115.28°W (Elev. 7024 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
5am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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