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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SSW 27 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles S Duckwater NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:58pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 01:58pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:58pm until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 01:58pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 44 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 21. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before 7am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 21. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Snow showers likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
44 Miles S Duckwater NV
 38.27°N 115.67°W (Elev. 5207 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
1pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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