Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Wind Advisory until December 25, 07:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	SSE 23 MPH
Barometer	29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint	42°F (6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	36°F (2°C)
Last update	24 Dec 04:56 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SE Gabbs NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:02am until December 25, 07:00pm

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Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:02am until December 25, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Wind Advisory
Overnight
Low: 35 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Wednesday
High: 41 °F
Showers and
Windy
Wednesday Night
Low: 33 °F
Showers and
Breezy then
Scattered
Rain/Snow
Christmas Day
High: 39 °F
Breezy.
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Friday
High: 38 °F
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Isolated Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers. Snow level 8600 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday

Showers. Snow level 8400 feet. High near 41. Windy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Rain showers before 4am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Christmas Day

Scattered rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. Snow level 7000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday

Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 37.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 43.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29.