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

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 Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ESE Middlegate NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:46am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:46am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 5. 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 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles ESE Middlegate NV
 39.21°N 117.71°W (Elev. 7103 ft)
11:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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