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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 27 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles E Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:44pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 08:44pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:44pm until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 08:44pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 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: Scattered 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 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of around an 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 12. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 4. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  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 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3am. Low around 1. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 7am and 10am. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Scattered 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 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 12. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Areas of blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 4. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Sunday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. 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 19. Breezy.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
31 Miles E Gabbs NV
 38.85°N 117.34°W (Elev. 9813 ft)
3:56 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
8pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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