Ely, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ely, White Pine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ely?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 149 days in the White Pine County forecast zone and White Pine County — the most common reported hazard around Ely, mostly in February and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (111 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 149 | Jun 2026 | Jan 4, 2008 · $27,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 111 | May 2024 | Oct 1, 2002 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 34 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Aug 2022 | Aug 12, 2015 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Debris flows | 3 | Aug 2023 | Aug 12, 2014 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2008 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the White Pine County forecast zone and White Pine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ely get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Ely, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ely Yelland Fld Ap weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 5.9 | 9.6 | 10.5 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 5.3 | 2.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ely?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLRX (Elko, NV), about 144 miles northwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Ely | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLRX Elko, NV | 144 mi northwest | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 159 mi southeast | 19,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMTX Salt Lake City, UT | 188 mi northeast | 26,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Ely
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 7 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ely. Most came in September and June. The strongest was an F0 on June 23, 1998, which touched down about 2 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on July 23, 1998, which touched down about 2 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 3 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on August 11, 1988.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Ely's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Ely radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ely, NV?
KLRX (Elko, NV), about 144 miles northwest. KICX (Cedar City, UT) is 159 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ely?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ely the lowest scan from KLRX is about 17,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ely free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Ely, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.