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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:41 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNE Middlegate NV

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  High near 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 27. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNE Middlegate NV
 39.38°N 117.95°W (Elev. 6175 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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