Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 22 Apr 01:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated snow showers before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 20 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 6700 feet rising to 8200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely.  Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 7500 feet. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind around 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 8200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain showers before 5am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7300 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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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)
1:01 pm PDT Apr 22, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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