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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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.44 in (1030.82 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 05:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles N Tonopah NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Snow level 8900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Scattered showers. Snow level 8600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers after 4pm. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Cloudy then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy, with a high near 44. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
New Year's Day
Scattered showers. Snow level 8600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
24 Miles N Tonopah NV
 38.45°N 117.14°W (Elev. 7156 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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