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 >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

40°F

4°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SSW 24 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

50 Miles S Duckwater NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:12am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 11:12am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:12am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 11:12am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
50 Miles S Duckwater NV
 38.22°N 115.57°W (Elev. 7789 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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