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.

light snow

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed WNW 26 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

46 Miles NNE Ely/Yelland Field NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:41pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:41pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 20 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 4pm.  High near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind around 15 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 zero and 5. East wind around 10 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 10.

    Low: 10 °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 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. 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 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 4pm. High near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind around 15 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 zero and 5. East wind around 10 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 10.
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 30.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
46 Miles NNE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.94°N 114.61°W (Elev. 8087 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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