Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Partly Cloudy

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 05:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Ely NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 7500 feet. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    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 7000 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 63. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. 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 7000 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Ely NV
 39.35°N 114.93°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
5am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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