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.

unknown precip

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NNW 24 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

46 Miles S Duckwater NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:50am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:50am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers after 10am.  High near 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 12. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers, mainly before 5am. Low around 21. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Snow showers after 10am. High near 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 12. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
46 Miles S Duckwater NV
 38.24°N 115.72°W (Elev. 4895 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
4am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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