Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 12 Apr 12:26 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Middlegate NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 23. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 23. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Blustery.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Middlegate NV
 39.35°N 117.77°W (Elev. 8930 ft)
11:31 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
12am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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