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.

Partly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 02:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NE Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:16pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:16pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow. Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NE Gabbs NV
 38.97°N 117.8°W (Elev. 7740 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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