Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Partly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 11 Apr 02:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

40 Miles N Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7700 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers after 2am.  Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 6300 feet. High near 55. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Scattered showers, mainly before 11am. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7700 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers after 2am. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 6300 feet. High near 55. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 6000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
40 Miles N Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV
 38.19°N 116.2°W (Elev. 5597 ft)
2:06 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
2am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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