Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NE Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:32am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 06:32am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:32am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 06:32am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Windy. Partly
    Sunny then
    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NE Gabbs NV
 38.97°N 117.8°W (Elev. 7740 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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