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.

snow,freezing fog

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WNW 18 MPH
Barometer 29.46 in (997.63 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

45 Miles SW Duckwater NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:29am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:29am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 21. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 3am. Low around 13. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 21. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 24.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
45 Miles SW Duckwater NV
 38.57°N 116.39°W (Elev. 7198 ft)
1:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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