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

8 Miles N 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
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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: 18 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind 5 to 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 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  High near 30. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Low around 18. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West northwest wind 5 to 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 19. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 30. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Scattered rain showers. Snow level rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Gabbs NV
 38.98°N 117.92°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
3:56 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
8pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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