Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

Lat: 38.06028°NLon: 117.08722°WElev: 5426.0ft.

light snow

32°F

0°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed S 18 MPH
Barometer 29.45 in (997.29 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

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

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2am. Low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
44 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.62°N 116.66°W (Elev. 7789 ft)
1:01 am PST Feb 18, 2026
1am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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