Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

unknown precip

34°F

1°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SSW 23 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 12:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Ely NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:58pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 01:58pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:58pm until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 01:58pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 30 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 8pm.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph becoming west southwest 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 10am.  Areas of blowing snow before 7am, then patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 21 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers between 2pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 8pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 9pm and 3am. Low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph becoming west southwest 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers before 7am, then scattered snow showers after 10am. Areas of blowing snow before 7am, then patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Ely NV
 39.42°N 115.09°W (Elev. 7598 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
1pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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