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 49%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles E Middlegate NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:20pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:20pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 18 °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 zero. West wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • 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 2 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 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between zero and 5. 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 zero. West wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. South southeast 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 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 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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 40. 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)
12:01 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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