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 67%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles ESE Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:50am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:50am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 18 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 1pm. High near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West southwest wind around 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Patchy blowing snow between 8am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 1pm. High near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West southwest wind around 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles ESE Gabbs NV
 38.63°N 117.27°W (Elev. 7923 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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