Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

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

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SSE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Feb 05:26 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NE Dixie Valley NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:36pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:36pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 43 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 4am.  Low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 13. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 7am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
18 Miles NE Dixie Valley NV
 39.73°N 117.79°W (Elev. 5778 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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