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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

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 Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 11:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles N Tonopah NV

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

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 43 °F

    Rain and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixing with snow after 1am, then gradually ending. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Windy. Rain
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. Snow level 9000 feet. High near 43. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixing with snow after 1am, then gradually ending. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 38. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles N Tonopah NV
 38.59°N 117.11°W (Elev. 6663 ft)
Last Update:
11:36 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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