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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.

rain,mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 24 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 06:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

40 Miles WSW Duckwater NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 06:45am until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory December 24, 06:45am until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 36 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 4am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7500 feet. Low around 31. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Windy.
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Windy.
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. Snow level 8900 feet. High near 36. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Rain showers before 4am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7500 feet. Low around 31. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10pm, then snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
40 Miles WSW Duckwater NV
 38.68°N 116.38°W (Elev. 7464 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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