Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

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

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:41 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE Middlegate NV

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 1am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 28. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 1am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 28. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSE Middlegate NV
 39.09°N 117.94°W (Elev. 6168 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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