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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

47 Miles N Tonopah Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:20pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:20pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 6 °F

    Areas Blowing
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 9pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers after 10am.  Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 11. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 3. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Breezy, with a west wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 9pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers after 10am. Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 11. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 3. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
47 Miles N Tonopah Airport NV
 38.75°N 116.92°W (Elev. 10256 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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