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 Sunny then Isolated Snow Showers
Today

Isolated snow showers between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. North wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.


Mostly Clear
Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 18. North wind 10 to 20 mph.


Sunny
Saturday, April 19

Sunny, with a high near 59. North northwest wind around 10 mph.


Partly Cloudy
Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.


Sunny
Sunday, April 20

Sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.


Partly Cloudy
Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.


Sunny
Monday, April 21

Sunny, with a high near 67.


Partly Cloudy
Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.


Mostly Sunny
Tuesday, April 22

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.


Partly Cloudy
Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.


Mostly Sunny
Wednesday, April 23

Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.


Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.


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.