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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.

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 19 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 26 Dec 03:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

48 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow. Low around 30. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 33. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 30. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 33. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 18. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. North northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
New Year's Day
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
48 Miles NE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.63°N 116.58°W (Elev. 7595 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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