Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 21 Apr 09:26 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles WSW Middlegate NV

Wind Advisory April 21, 09:37pm until April 21, 11:00pm
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    Wind Advisory April 21, 09:37pm until April 21, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5am. Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles WSW Middlegate NV
 39.16°N 118.42°W (Elev. 5443 ft)
8:56 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
9pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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