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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

9 Miles SW Middlegate NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °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 chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Snow level rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow after 1pm. Snow level rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 38. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles SW Middlegate NV
 39.21°N 118.17°W (Elev. 6601 ft)
Last Update:
11:38 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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