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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles E Middlegate NV

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 5600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles E Middlegate NV
 39.27°N 117.87°W (Elev. 5515 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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