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.

Partly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Gabbs NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:06pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 02:06pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 29 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °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

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 5 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. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Gabbs NV
 38.98°N 117.92°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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