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.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed S 32 MPH
Barometer 29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:10pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 08:10pm until February 17, 10:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:10pm until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 08:10pm until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 25. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Areas of blowing snow before 11pm. Low around 12. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 25. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West northwest 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 26.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles E Gabbs NV
 38.88°N 117.61°W (Elev. 6880 ft)
3:56 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
8pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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