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.

Mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSW 19 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:21 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:30am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:30am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy blowing snow between 8am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Patchy blowing snow between 8am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.25°N 116.78°W (Elev. 6995 ft)
1:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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