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

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

Lat: 38.06028°NLon: 117.08722°WElev: 5426.0ft.

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tonopah NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:19am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 10:19am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 9am and 4pm.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 9am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tonopah NV
 38.05°N 117.09°W (Elev. 5427 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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