Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed S 25 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 06:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

41 Miles N Ely/Yelland Field NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 07:14pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 07:14pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm.  Snow level 6500 feet. High near 45. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, mainly before 1am. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Low around 37. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Christmas Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then rain between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow likely after 4pm. Snow level 6500 feet. High near 45. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
41 Miles N Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.89°N 114.89°W (Elev. 6066 ft)
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
7pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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