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.

Partly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 21 Apr 07:56 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles ESE Gabbs NV

High Wind Warning April 21, 08:13pm until April 21, 11:00pm
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    High Wind Warning April 21, 08:13pm until April 21, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    High Wind Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers before 8am, then scattered snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers before 8am, then scattered snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles ESE Gabbs NV
 38.69°N 117.56°W (Elev. 7766 ft)
4:07 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
8pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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