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.

Partly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles ENE Tonopah Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:36pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:36pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest  after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  High near 23. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 23. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles ENE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.32°N 116.37°W (Elev. 6834 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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