Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Overcast

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed WNW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles E Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:07am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:07am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 4pm and 5pm.  Patchy blowing snow between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers before 1am, then isolated snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 9. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Patchy blowing snow between 8am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers before 1am, then isolated snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 9. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles E Gabbs NV
 38.85°N 117.51°W (Elev. 7723 ft)
1:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
3am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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