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.

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 11:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NE Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 34 °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 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7500 feet. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers likely before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 52 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered rain showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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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)
10:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
11am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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