Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 May 03:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Ely NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 9400 feet in the afternoon . High near 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Snow level 9900 feet lowering to 9400 feet in the afternoon . High near 61. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Ely NV
 39.3°N 114.95°W (Elev. 7077 ft)
12:56 pm PDT May 16, 2025
4pm PDT May 16, 2025-6pm PDT May 22, 2025
 
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