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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SSW 24 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:12am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 11:12am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:12am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 11:12am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 6. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 6. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
44 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.62°N 116.66°W (Elev. 7789 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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