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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SE Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:12am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:12am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between 8pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 13 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 2pm. High near 24. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly 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: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers between 8pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 2pm. High near 24. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Scattered rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles SE Gabbs NV
 38.63°N 117.49°W (Elev. 6880 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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