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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SE 16 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 23 Dec 08:05 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles ENE Tonopah Airport NV

Wind Advisory until December 24, 04:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until December 24, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 8600 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain before 1am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Windy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain likely after 4am. Snow level 7600 feet. Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 8600 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Rain before 1am, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain and snow after 10am. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles ENE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.32°N 116.37°W (Elev. 6834 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Dec 23, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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