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.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 04:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles S Duckwater NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 20, 04:00am
Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:17pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 04:17pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 32. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 12. West southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 32. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 12. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
44 Miles S Duckwater NV
 38.27°N 115.67°W (Elev. 5207 ft)
3:07 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
4pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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