Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Partly Cloudy

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles N Ely/Yelland Field NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:44pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:44pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 4pm.  High near 20. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 20. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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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)
2:21 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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