Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Partly Cloudy

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 05:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles SSW Wendover UT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely.  Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 7200 feet. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 52 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 7200 feet. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain showers before 11pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain showers before 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7300 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles SSW Wendover UT
 40.31°N 114.27°W (Elev. 6552 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
5am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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