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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Partly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 28 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles N Tonopah Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:19pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 05:19pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:19pm until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 05:19pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles N Tonopah Airport NV
 38.56°N 116.96°W (Elev. 7159 ft)
Last Update:
3:56 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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