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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed S 29 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NE Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:31pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 02:31pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:31pm until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 02:31pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 3am.  Widespread blowing snow before 3am, then patchy blowing snow after 4am. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  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, mainly after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 22. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers, mainly after 5pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 5pm. High near 29. Windy, with a south southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Widespread blowing snow before 3am, then patchy blowing snow after 4am. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 22. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NE Gabbs NV
 39.1°N 117.51°W (Elev. 7572 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
2pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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