Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.44 in (1030.82 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 05:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain showers likely after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 42 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 9100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm.  Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Rain showers likely after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 9100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
New Year's Day
Showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.75°N 116.86°W (Elev. 8327 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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