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


Partly Cloudy
Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. North northwest wind around 15 mph.


Mostly Sunny
Friday, March 6

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.


Mostly Clear
Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.


Sunny
Saturday, March 7

Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind around 10 mph.


Mostly Clear
Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.


Sunny
Sunday, March 8

Sunny, with a high near 62.


Clear
Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 28.


Sunny
Monday, March 9

Sunny, with a high near 66.


Mostly Clear
Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31.


Mostly Sunny
Tuesday, March 10

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.


Mostly Clear
Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.


Sunny
Wednesday, March 11

Sunny, with a high near 61.


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.