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.

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 23 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles ESE Middlegate NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:59am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 08:59am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:59am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 08:59am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Windy. Partly
    Sunny then
    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Windy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles ESE Middlegate NV
 39.21°N 117.71°W (Elev. 7103 ft)
6:51 am PST Feb 17, 2026
8am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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