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

37 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then scattered showers.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 61. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. High near 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then scattered showers. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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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)
4:07 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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