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 49%
Wind Speed SW 18 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:41 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SW Middlegate NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: High near 28. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 28 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Low around 19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 4pm.  High near 31. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around 16. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 30.

    High: 30 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: High near 44.

    High: 44 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
High near 28. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Low around 19. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 7am and 4pm. High near 31. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around 16. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
High near 30.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Low around 34.
Sunday
High near 44.
Sunday Night
Low around 36.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. High near 50.
Monday Night
Low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. High near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SW Middlegate NV
 39.03°N 118.33°W (Elev. 5758 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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