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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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.44 in (1030.82 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 08:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Snow level 9000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Scattered showers. Snow level 8600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 9000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
New Year's Day
Scattered showers. Snow level 8600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.43°N 116.76°W (Elev. 8110 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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