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.

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 17 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles N Ely/Yelland Field NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:33am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 11:33am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:33am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 11:33am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • 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 -5 and 5. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 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.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    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 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one 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 -5 and 5. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South southwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles N Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.75°N 114.89°W (Elev. 8225 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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