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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	WNW 11 MPH
Barometer	29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint	8°F (-13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	17°F (-8°C)
Last update	18 Feb 11:35 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

30 Miles ESE Middlegate NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:48am until February 18, 10:00pm

Click here for hazard details and duration

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:48am until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 11 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
and Areas
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 4 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 7 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Isolated Snow
Showers
Friday
High: 16 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 7 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 24 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Scattered snow showers, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight

Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West wind around 15 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 16. West wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 31.

Sunday Night

Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 25.