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 42%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles E Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:54pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:54pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 14 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 19. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 19 °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 6. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers before 3pm, then scattered snow showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 19. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 6. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. 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 20. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles E Gabbs NV
 38.83°N 117.28°W (Elev. 8153 ft)
2:46 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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