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Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed W 10 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 23 Apr 08:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Ely NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain showers before 8am, then rain and snow showers between 8am and 11am, then rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain showers before 8am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 8am and 11am, then scattered rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain showers before 8am, then rain and snow showers between 8am and 11am, then rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered rain showers before 8am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 8am and 11am, then scattered rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 8200 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 8300 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7800 feet rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Ely NV
 39.35°N 114.93°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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