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

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Middlegate NV

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind around 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 after midnight.  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 around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 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 35.

    High: 35 °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 rain and snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind around 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 after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 28. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5800 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:
7 Miles SSE Middlegate NV
 39.19°N 117.99°W (Elev. 5791 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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