Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 10 Apr 01:48 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Dixie Valley NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 62. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Low around 41. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers.  High near 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Low around 41. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Dixie Valley NV
 39.62°N 118°W (Elev. 5912 ft)
11:31 am PDT Apr 10, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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