Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

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

NA

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:12 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SE Dixie Valley NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SE Dixie Valley NV
 39.49°N 117.94°W (Elev. 7218 ft)
1:15 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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