Management of Subterranean Ecosystems in Extreme Environments
Nevada Highway 50
Ely, Nevada Weather & Forecast

Ely experiences a semi-arid climate and consistently remains much cooler than southern Nevada. Our symposium dates in October should deliver a very pleasant surface temperature... but it's always wise to be prepared for anything!

The Western Climate Center reports that average October temperatures are a maximum of 65°F and a minimum of 28°F.

Extended Forecast


Mostly Cloudy
Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind 10 to 15 mph.


Mostly Sunny
Saturday, February 15

Mostly sunny. High near 41, with temperatures falling to around 34 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 10 mph.


Partly Cloudy
Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northeast wind around 5 mph.


Partly Sunny
Sunday, February 16

Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.


Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph.


Partly Sunny
Washington's Birthday, February 17

Partly sunny, with a high near 44.


Partly Cloudy
Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.


Mostly Sunny
Tuesday, February 18

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.


Partly Cloudy
Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.


Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday, February 19

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.


Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.


Partly Sunny
Thursday, February 20

Partly sunny, with a high near 44. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.


Achemenides pectinatus, Image by Dr. Jean K. Krejca, Zara Environmental LLC

Cave ecosystems are often dependent on organic material carried in by water, which serves as the primary food source for the environment. In arid climates with minimal surface rainfall, the input of organic matter and nutrients into caves becomes limited, affecting the overall energy flow within these environments. The intricate interplay between surface conditions and cave biota presents unique management challenges for modern cave biologists. Image courtesy of Dr. Jean K. Krejca, Zara Environmental LLC.