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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed ENE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 30 Dec 09:26 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles ENE Dixie Valley NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles ENE Dixie Valley NV
 39.61°N 117.85°W (Elev. 7986 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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