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Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the southern High Plains Friday. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NNW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.59 in (1002.03 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 19 Feb 08:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

Winter Weather Advisory until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 8 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated snow showers between 10pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind around 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers after 4pm. Snow level 8800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 8900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.75°N 116.86°W (Elev. 8327 ft)
Last Update:
3:07 pm PST Feb 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Feb 19, 2026-6pm PST Feb 26, 2026
 
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