Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

light snow

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:37am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 07:37am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:37am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 07:37am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 21. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 10am.  High near 27. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 21. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly before 10am. High near 27. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
33 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.13°N 114.28°W (Elev. 6742 ft)
6:51 am PST Feb 17, 2026
7am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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