Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 26 Apr 12:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 7900 feet. High near 49. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet. High near 44. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely before 11pm.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 8100 feet. Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 7900 feet. High near 49. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 44. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers likely before 11pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 8100 feet. Sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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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)
11:30 am PDT Apr 26, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 2, 2026
 
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