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.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 26 MPH
Barometer 29.55 in (1000.68 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

46 Miles S Duckwater NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:12pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 07:12pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 07:12pm until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 07:12pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 21 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light south southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 21. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light south southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
46 Miles S Duckwater NV
 38.24°N 115.72°W (Elev. 4895 ft)
3:56 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
7pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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