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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed WNW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

41 Miles N Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:27am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:27am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 30 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 10am.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely before 10pm.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 12. South wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy blowing snow before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 29. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely before 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 12. South wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
41 Miles N Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV
 38.22°N 116.12°W (Elev. 5902 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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