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

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WNW Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:02am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:02am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers before 1am, then isolated snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 21 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  High near 32. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers before 1am, then isolated snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the evening.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 32. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 32. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Monday
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles WNW Gabbs NV
 38.95°N 118.14°W (Elev. 5098 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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