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.

Clear

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

32 Miles ESE Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:21pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:21pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between 9pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 7am.  High near 24. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers between 9pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 7am. High near 24. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
32 Miles ESE Gabbs NV
 38.62°N 117.41°W (Elev. 6995 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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