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

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 20 MPH
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.36 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles ESE Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:14am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:14am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 18 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between 7pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 12 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow after 9am. High near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 13. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °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 between noon and 5pm. Patchy blowing snow before 11am. Partly 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 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers between 7pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 9am. High near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 13. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow between 9am and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
22 Miles ESE Gabbs NV
 38.69°N 117.56°W (Elev. 7766 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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