Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SSE 13 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 11:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

45 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered rain showers between 2am and 5am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7300 feet. Low around 31. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 45. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered rain showers between 2am and 5am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7300 feet. Low around 31. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
45 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.7°N 116.79°W (Elev. 7080 ft)
10:46 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
11am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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