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Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Mostly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSE 23 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 24 Dec 04:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles WSW Duckwater NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:13am until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 05:13am until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow showers after 4pm. Snow level 8900 feet. High near 35. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 30. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Windy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. High near 31. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow showers. Low around 31. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers between 10am and 4pm, then rain and snow showers after 4pm. Snow level 8900 feet. High near 35. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 30. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. High near 31. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles WSW Duckwater NV
 38.69°N 116.3°W (Elev. 8799 ft)
Last Update:
3:16 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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