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.

snow,freezing fog

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 9 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

40 Miles NNE Ely/Yelland Field NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:55pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:55pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southwest wind 10 to 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 around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 13. 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 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • 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 9.

    Low: 9 °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. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1pm. 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 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southwest wind 10 to 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 around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 13. 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 3 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 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
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:
40 Miles NNE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.87°N 114.65°W (Elev. 7900 ft)
12:01 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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