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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSE 13 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 22 Apr 12:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV

High Wind Warning April 22, 01:12am until April 22, 02:00am
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    High Wind Warning April 22, 01:12am until April 22, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Wed

    High Wind Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 8am and 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. North northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 8am and 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. North northwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ESE Ely/Yelland Field NV
 39.26°N 114.68°W (Elev. 9698 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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