Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 15 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:26 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Middlegate NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:37pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:37pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly before 4am. Low around 15. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Middlegate NV
 39.3°N 117.99°W (Elev. 4803 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
8pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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