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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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 06:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NW Middlegate NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 5600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NW Middlegate NV
 39.39°N 118.18°W (Elev. 4199 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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