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

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:11 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ESE Fallon NAS NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 23 °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 around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 5200 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles ESE Fallon NAS NV
 39.33°N 118.46°W (Elev. 4656 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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