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 >

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 22 Apr 04:41 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles SE Fallon NAS NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5am.  Snow level 4800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of rain showers after 11am.  Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Snow level 4800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of rain showers after 11am. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles SE Fallon NAS NV
 39.27°N 118.42°W (Elev. 3983 ft)
4:31 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
4am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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