Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

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 S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.36 in (1028.11 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow after 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 39. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 8500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.

    Low: 31 °F

    Cloudy then
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 39. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8500 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.38°N 116.81°W (Elev. 8156 ft)
1:06 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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