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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:12 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Middlegate NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:21am until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:21am until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 15 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  High near 28. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 28. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Middlegate NV
 39.4°N 118.07°W (Elev. 5833 ft)
1:15 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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