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.

Partly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 27 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NE Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:02am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 10:02am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:02am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 10:02am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Windy. Partly
    Sunny then
    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 8. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 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 8. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind 15 to 20 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 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles NE Gabbs NV
 39.07°N 117.53°W (Elev. 8389 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
10am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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