Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:51 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Middlegate NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 8600 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 8600 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Middlegate NV
 39.19°N 117.99°W (Elev. 5791 ft)
11:38 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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