Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

Lat: 38.06028°NLon: 117.08722°WElev: 5426.0ft.

light snow,mist

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 21 MPH
Barometer 29.48 in (998.31 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

27 Miles ENE Mina NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:25pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 11:25pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers before 10am, then isolated snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Low around 16. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers before 10am, then isolated snow showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. North wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Scattered rain showers. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
27 Miles ENE Mina NV
 38.52°N 117.64°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
9:41 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
11pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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