Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SSE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Apr 10:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered rain and snow showers after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 5am.  Low around 31. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 39. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered rain and snow showers after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8500 feet lowering to 7800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 5am. Low around 31. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 39. Southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
44 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.62°N 116.66°W (Elev. 7789 ft)
10:26 pm PDT Apr 10, 2026
10pm PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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