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Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the southern High Plains Friday. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

Lat: 38.06028°NLon: 117.08722°WElev: 5426.0ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 20 Feb 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles SSW Austin NV

Winter Weather Advisory until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles SSW Austin NV
 39.09°N 117.22°W (Elev. 8993 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 am PST Feb 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Feb 20, 2026-6pm PST Feb 26, 2026
 
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