Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 02 Jan 01:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Ely NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered rain showers before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level rising to 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Scattered rain showers before 10am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Ely NV
 39.3°N 114.95°W (Elev. 7077 ft)
1:06 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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