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.

Clear

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed W 14 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

33 Miles E Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:18am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:18am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 5 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow. High near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

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

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Patchy blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.

    Low: 15 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 11. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West 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. Patchy blowing snow. High near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Saturday
Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Patchy blowing snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Windy.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
33 Miles E Gabbs NV
 38.88°N 117.29°W (Elev. 9078 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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