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.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 03:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles ENE Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:17pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 03:17pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 18 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °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 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 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 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. 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:
23 Miles ENE Gabbs NV
 38.98°N 117.54°W (Elev. 7733 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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