Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Rain

38°F

3°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 21 Apr 11:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

High Wind Warning April 22, 12:08am until April 22, 02:00am
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    High Wind Warning April 22, 12:08am until April 22, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Wed

    High Wind Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
37 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.09°N 114.19°W (Elev. 5928 ft)
11:31 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
12am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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