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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

Lat: 38.06028°NLon: 117.08722°WElev: 5426.0ft.

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity 13%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index76°F (24°C)
Last update 17 Mar 05:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

46 Miles WSW Duckwater NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
46 Miles WSW Duckwater NV
 38.75°N 116.54°W (Elev. 8333 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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