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 sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Patchy blowing dust and scattered rain showers between 10am and 4pm, then widespread rain showers and patchy blowing dust. Partly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. South wind 15 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Widespread rain showers and patchy blowing dust before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers and patchy blowing dust and patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
A chance of snow showers and patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. South southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Scattered snow showers before 10pm, then widespread snow showers and patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Widespread snow showers and patchy blowing snow before 10am, then patchy blowing snow and scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Scattered snow showers before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
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.
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In July of 1986, Life magazine dubbed Nevada's Highway 50 the "Loneliest Road in America." The article claimed there were "no points of interest" along the route and "warned" readers not to risk traveling it unless they were confident of their survival skills. However, Nevada adventurers knew better then - and still do. Sure, a road doesn't get much more wide-open than Highway 50. But that's exactly why we dig it!
The Sagebrush, a very common resident of Great Basin National Park, is well adapted to the area. The Big Sagebrush root system can extend as much as 90 feet in circumference. This adaptation allows the plant to collect as much water as possible during infrequent rains.
Campfire Coffee Mug
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According to the National Park Night Sky Team, Great Basin National Park is one of the best parks for viewing star-filled night skies!