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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 05:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles SE Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:47am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 05:47am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:47am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 05:47am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind around 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind around 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles SE Gabbs NV
 38.62°N 117.55°W (Elev. 6991 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
5am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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