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.

Clear

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed WNW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.69 in (1005.42 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles ESE Middlegate NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:45am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:45am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers before 2am, then isolated snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind around 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 9am.  High near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 23 °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 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 11am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers before 2am, then isolated snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind around 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 9am. High near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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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Point Forecast:
18 Miles ESE Middlegate NV
 39.2°N 117.73°W (Elev. 7493 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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