Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 12 Oct 12:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Ely NV

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Rain showers before 4pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8400 feet. High near 44. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Rain showers before 4pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8400 feet. High near 44. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Ely NV
 39.42°N 115.09°W (Elev. 7598 ft)
1:01 pm PDT Oct 12, 2026
1pm PDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm PDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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