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 >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	SSE 9 MPH
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	30°F (-1°C)
Last update	22 Apr 02:53 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Ely NV

Overnight
Low: 30 °F
Isolated Snow
Showers
Wednesday
High: 49 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 61 °F
Scattered
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 32 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Isolated snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

Scattered snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Saturday

Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 7300 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Scattered showers. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Isolated showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Tuesday

Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.