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.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 26 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 25 Dec 12:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles N Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV

Wind Advisory December 25, 01:04pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 25, 01:04pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Christmas Day

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain after 9pm.  Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Snow level 6900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  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. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
A 40 percent chance of rain before 4pm. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain after 9pm. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
39 Miles N Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV
 38.19°N 116.2°W (Elev. 5597 ft)
12:51 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
1pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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