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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed WNW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:30 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

40 Miles S Austin NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:57am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:57am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers between 9pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 25. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 12. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers between 9pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 25. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 12. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
40 Miles S Austin NV
 38.92°N 116.95°W (Elev. 7031 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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