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

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

light snow,mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 19 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ENE Tonopah Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:06pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:06pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered snow showers after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 18. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 30 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ENE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.12°N 116.93°W (Elev. 6207 ft)
9:41 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
11pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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