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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Middlegate NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 18. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy.

    High: 31 °F

    Windy. Mostly
    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Very windy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Windy.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Middlegate NV
 39.35°N 117.77°W (Elev. 8930 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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