Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SSW 26 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles E Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:27pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 02:27pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:27pm until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 02:27pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 3am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 13. Breezy, with a south wind 20 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: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 13. Breezy, with a south wind 20 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. Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
31 Miles E Gabbs NV
 38.82°N 117.36°W (Elev. 9501 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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