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

Wind Advisory until December 25, 07:00 PM PST

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 29 MPH
Barometer	29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Wind Chill	39°F (4°C)
Last update	24 Dec 11:35 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 11:52am until December 25, 07:00pm

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Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory December 24, 11:52am until December 25, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Wind Advisory
Today
High: 37 °F
Rain/Snow and
Windy
Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Windy.
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Chance Snow
Christmas Day
High: 32 °F
Chance Snow
and Windy
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Snow Likely
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Friday
High: 31 °F
Snow and
Areas Blowing
Snow
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 9100 feet. High near 37. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. 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.

Christmas Day

A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. Areas of blowing snow before 1pm. High near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 28.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 34.