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.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 04:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles WSW Duckwater NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:24pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:24pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. High near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 18. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. High near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 18. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
35 Miles WSW Duckwater NV
 38.69°N 116.3°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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