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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 17 Mar 04:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

40 Miles N Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
40 Miles N Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV
 38.19°N 116.2°W (Elev. 5597 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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