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.

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 19 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles SW Duckwater NV

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

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 40 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7500 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Breezy.
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Scattered rain and snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  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 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °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

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. Snow level 8600 feet rising to 9100 feet. High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Showers. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7500 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Christmas Day
Scattered rain and snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain showers. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. 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 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
39 Miles SW Duckwater NV
 38.6°N 116.31°W (Elev. 7205 ft)
3:16 am PST Dec 24, 2025
7am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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