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.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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.
Campfire Coffee Mug
Stay up all night with our personalized ceramic coffee mug. This 13oz mug is perfect for school, campfire socials, marathon thesis proofreading, and all-night grant-writing sessions.
Nevada is the most mountainous state in the country, with over 300 individual mountain ranges and 42 named summits over 11,000 feet!
Advance registration for the 2025 symposium is expected to open in mid-2024. We will send an email to past attendees when that system comes online.
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