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.

Clear

58°F

14°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 03:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles SE Ely NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 68 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then scattered showers.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then scattered showers. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles SE Ely NV
 38.91°N 114.39°W (Elev. 5994 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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