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 W 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:11 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Dixie Valley NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: High near 21. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 25.

    High: 25 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: High near 39.

    High: 39 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
High near 21. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
High near 25.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Low around 34.
Sunday
High near 39.
Sunday Night
Low around 35.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. High near 45.
Monday Night
Low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. High near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Dixie Valley NV
 39.48°N 117.97°W (Elev. 6788 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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