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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 02:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers after 4am. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. High near 32. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 4am. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. High near 32. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers before 10pm, then scattered snow showers after 4am. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.68°N 116.58°W (Elev. 9203 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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