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

49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport 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: 12 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 13. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Areas of blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 13. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow between noon and 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.68°N 116.58°W (Elev. 9203 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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