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.

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SSW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NW Ely NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:42am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 09:42am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:42am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 09:42am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West southwest wind around 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  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 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West southwest wind around 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. 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 10. 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 24. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NW Ely NV
 39.53°N 115.28°W (Elev. 7024 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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