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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.

Rain

48°F

9°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 23 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 10:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 10:34am until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory December 24, 10:34am until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 43 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7400 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered rain showers before 1am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. Snow level 8900 feet. High near 43. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7400 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Christmas Day
Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Scattered rain showers before 1am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.28°N 116.88°W (Elev. 6847 ft)
Last Update:
9:06 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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