Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Overcast

44°F

7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 12:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles NNE Tonopah NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 01:07am until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 01:07am until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers.  Snow level 8700 feet. High near 40. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 40 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers before 10pm, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Low around 32. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8000 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Wednesday
Showers. Snow level 8700 feet. High near 40. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers before 10pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Low around 32. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
31 Miles NNE Tonopah NV
 38.53°N 117.04°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
12:16 am PST Dec 24, 2025
1am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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