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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.

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSE 26 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 08:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tonopah NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 09:12pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 09:12pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Christmas Day
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
Tonopah NV
 38.08°N 117.21°W (Elev. 6152 ft)
Last Update:
9:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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