Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

US-50 Sand Springs Smt (SSPNV)

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

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 30 Dec 01:22 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles ESE Fallon NAS NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 5300 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 7900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles ESE Fallon NAS NV
 39.33°N 118.46°W (Elev. 4656 ft)
1:15 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
1pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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