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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed WNW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 18 Feb 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles E Middlegate NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:51am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:51am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 18 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 10 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

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

    High: 23 °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 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers after 4pm. Patchy blowing snow between 8am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers before 2am, then isolated snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 11am. Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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 39. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles E Middlegate NV
 39.29°N 117.72°W (Elev. 7674 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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