Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

light snow

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 9 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:24am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:24am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 27. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 14. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 3pm. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 27. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 14. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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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)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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