Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NNW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 22 Apr 01:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

37 Miles WSW Duckwater NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers between 11am and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. North northwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers between 11am and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
37 Miles WSW Duckwater NV
 38.66°N 116.32°W (Elev. 9213 ft)
1:01 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
1am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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