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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:41 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Dixie Valley NV

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °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 32.

    High: 32 °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 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. 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 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Dixie Valley NV
 39.48°N 117.97°W (Elev. 6788 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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