Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NNW 12 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 23 Apr 07:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

43 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7600 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely before 5pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 8pm, then scattered snow showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Snow level rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7600 feet. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely before 5pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 8pm, then scattered snow showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7600 feet rising to 8200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
43 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.62°N 116.69°W (Elev. 7598 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
7am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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