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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed WSW 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 21 Apr 10:11 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSW Middlegate NV

Wind Advisory April 21, 10:22pm until April 21, 11:00pm
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    Wind Advisory April 21, 10:22pm until April 21, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers after 11am.  Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Areas of blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSW Middlegate NV
 39.2°N 118.05°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
8:56 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
10pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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