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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

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

Rain

44°F

7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSE 21 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 08:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Ely NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 09:58am until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 09:58am until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 50 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 8200 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain showers before 1pm, then rain and snow showers. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 40. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly after 10am. Snow level 9000 feet rising to 9500 feet. High near 50. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 8200 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Christmas Day
Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain showers before 1pm, then rain and snow showers. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 40. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ely NV
 39.24°N 114.88°W (Elev. 6608 ft)
Last Update:
9:06 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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