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.

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 02:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

43 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:13pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:13pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
43 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.62°N 116.69°W (Elev. 7598 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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