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 >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Partly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 23 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 25 Dec 01:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV

Wind Advisory December 25, 02:12pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 25, 02:12pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Christmas Day

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 4pm, then scattered snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 37. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Christmas Day
Rain and snow likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow before 4pm, then scattered snow showers after 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 37. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 20. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
44 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.55°N 116.53°W (Elev. 7047 ft)
1:06 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
2pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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