Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NNW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 22 Apr 09:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles N Tonopah NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 8am, then scattered snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then scattered rain and snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 8am, then scattered snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then scattered rain and snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles N Tonopah NV
 38.61°N 117.09°W (Elev. 6778 ft)
4:07 pm PDT Apr 22, 2026
9pm PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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