Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 27 Apr 02:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NE Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely between 2pm and 3pm, then rain and snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 41. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 7pm, then scattered snow showers between 7pm and 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely between 2pm and 3pm, then rain and snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 7pm, then scattered snow showers between 7pm and 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Isolated showers. Snow level 9600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles NE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.66°N 114.35°W (Elev. 7060 ft)
2:06 am PDT Apr 27, 2026
2am PDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm PDT May 3, 2026
 
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