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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 22 Apr 02:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NW Middlegate NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NW Middlegate NV
 39.39°N 118.18°W (Elev. 4199 ft)
11:30 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
3am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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