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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

42°F

6°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed SSW 31 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 12:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

47 Miles NE Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:08pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 01:08pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:08pm until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 01:08pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 25 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before 7am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Areas of blowing snow after 4pm. High near 17. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers between 2pm and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a south southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 7am. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Areas of blowing snow after 4pm. High near 17. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
47 Miles NE Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV
 38.13°N 115.7°W (Elev. 8891 ft)
Last Update:
12:47 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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