Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 02:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered snow showers after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated snow showers before 11am, then scattered snow showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers between 11am and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Isolated snow showers before 11am, then scattered snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers between 11am and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
49 Miles NNE Tonopah Airport NV
 38.75°N 116.86°W (Elev. 8327 ft)
2:05 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
2am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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