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 50%
Wind Speed WSW 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSW Dixie Valley NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: High near 35. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 35 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Low around 18. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 7am.  High near 37. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 36.

    High: 36 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: High near 50.

    High: 50 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
High near 35. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Low around 18. Southeast wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 37. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
High near 36.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Low around 32.
Sunday
High near 50.
Sunday Night
Low around 35.
Monday
High near 56.
Monday Night
Low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSW Dixie Valley NV
 39.46°N 118.14°W (Elev. 4124 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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