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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.68 in (1005.08 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 04:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles ENE Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:04am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 05:04am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:04am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 05:04am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 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 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles ENE Gabbs NV
 38.98°N 117.54°W (Elev. 7733 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
5am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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