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

35 Miles SE Ely NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 6800 feet rising to 8200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 7600 feet. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7300 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 63. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 8200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 7600 feet. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7300 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 8200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles SE Ely NV
 38.91°N 114.39°W (Elev. 5994 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
5am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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