Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

Lat: 38.06028°NLon: 117.08722°WElev: 5426.0ft.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SSW 26 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:23pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 02:23pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:23pm until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 02:23pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 3am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7pm and 3am. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers before 7am.  Areas of blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7pm and 3am. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a south southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers before 7am. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.41°N 116.76°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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