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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 06:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

48 Miles N Tonopah Airport NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Areas of blowing snow before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely before 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Areas of blowing snow before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
48 Miles N Tonopah Airport NV
 38.77°N 116.92°W (Elev. 10358 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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