Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 22 Apr 03:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 2am, then scattered snow showers.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 2am, then scattered snow showers. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.37°N 116.87°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
2:05 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
3am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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