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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.4 in (1029.46 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 11:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

47 Miles WSW Duckwater NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain showers likely before 4am, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Snow level 9100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain showers likely before 4am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 9100 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Isolated snow showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
47 Miles WSW Duckwater NV
 38.77°N 116.57°W (Elev. 9026 ft)
11:56 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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