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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 23 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 25 Dec 10:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

41 Miles N Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °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 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South 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 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. 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 5400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South 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 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
41 Miles N Tonopah Range #74 Nellis AFB NV
 38.19°N 116.14°W (Elev. 5413 ft)
9:06 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
10pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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