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.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
A chance of snow after 3pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 42, with temperatures falling to around 32 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
A chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
A chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
A slight chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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.
There are 48 miles of perennial streams, and over 400 springs in the South Snake Range, home to Great Basin National Park. Over 75% of wildlife species are dependent upon these riparian areas for food, water, and cover at some stage of their life cycles.
Troglodyte Playing Cards
We have no idea what these will look like yet, but we couldn't think of hosting NCKMS in Nevada without offering some themed-out playing cards. There's a good chance the card backs will feature a cave animal of the year, but we still have some time to figure it out.
There are 48 miles of perennial streams, and over 400 springs in the South Snake Range, home to Great Basin National Park. Over 75% of wildlife species are dependent upon these riparian areas for food, water, and cover at some stage of their life cycles.
Advance registration for the 2025 symposium is expected to open in late-2024. We will send an email to past attendees when that system comes online.
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