Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.48 in (1032.17 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 30 Dec 04:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

52 Miles NNE Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then rain showers.  Snow level 9300 feet. Low around 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 9000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then rain showers. Snow level 9300 feet. Low around 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 9000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
52 Miles NNE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.96°N 114.41°W (Elev. 8625 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
6am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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