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

33°F

1°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed WSW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:26 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ENE Middlegate NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow.  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 before 1am.  Low around 8. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 19. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 17.

    High: 17 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: High near 32.

    High: 32 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow. 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 before 1am. Low around 8. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
High near 17.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Low around 29.
Sunday
High near 32.
Sunday Night
Low around 30.
Monday
High near 37.
Monday Night
Low around 23.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. High near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ENE Middlegate NV
 39.35°N 117.77°W (Elev. 8930 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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