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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed S 21 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

22 Miles ESE Gabbs NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:52pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory December 24, 05:52pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8200 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Windy, with a south southeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Patchy blowing snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles ESE Gabbs NV
 38.69°N 117.56°W (Elev. 7766 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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