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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.46 in (1031.49 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tonopah NV

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Snow level 9100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Scattered showers. Snow level 8500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers after 4pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Cloudy then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 9100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36. East southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
New Year's Day
Scattered showers. Snow level 8500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Isolated showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tonopah NV
 38.05°N 117.23°W (Elev. 6493 ft)
Last Update:
9:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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