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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

rain,mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 26 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 3.50 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 12:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tonopah NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 12:16pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 12:16pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 48 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 7pm. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 40 percent chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 48. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Rain likely before 7pm. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday
Rain likely. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tonopah NV
 38.05°N 117.09°W (Elev. 5427 ft)
Last Update:
12:01 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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