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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NNW 23 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:36am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:36am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 23 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. 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. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    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

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
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.
Tonight
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. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. 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. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.25°N 116.78°W (Elev. 6995 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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