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

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 06:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °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 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south 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 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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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)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
6am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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