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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 05:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 35. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 35. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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Point Forecast:
49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.75°N 116.86°W (Elev. 8327 ft)
3:06 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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