Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 20 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

46 Miles NW Pioche NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:45pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:45pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 7am.  High near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 7am. High near 34. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
46 Miles NW Pioche NV
 38.41°N 115.1°W (Elev. 5197 ft)
9:06 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
9pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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