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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 >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 24 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 26 Dec 02:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tonopah NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain likely before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
Tonopah NV
 38.08°N 117.23°W (Elev. 5988 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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