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.

snow,freezing fog

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed WNW 21 MPH
Barometer 29.46 in (997.63 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:41am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:41am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers before 1am, then isolated snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 34. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers before 1am, then isolated snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. High near 34. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 5700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Gabbs NV
 38.81°N 117.99°W (Elev. 4665 ft)
1:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
2am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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