Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

Lat: 39.27382°NLon: 118.34925°WElev: 4642.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 12 Apr 09:26 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles WNW Gabbs NV

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5500 feet. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 11am.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5500 feet. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 5500 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the evening.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 11am. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5400 feet in the afternoon . Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Blustery.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles WNW Gabbs NV
 38.9°N 118.19°W (Elev. 4331 ft)
4:30 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
9am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database