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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NNE 8 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

48 Miles W Duckwater NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:55pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:55pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 8 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between 9pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 0 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 11. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. 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

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 13 °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.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers before 5pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers between 9pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 11. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. 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. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 13. West northwest 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.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
48 Miles W Duckwater NV
 38.81°N 116.58°W (Elev. 10030 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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