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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.46 in (1031.49 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:05 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

48 Miles N Tonopah Airport NV

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated snow showers before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 32. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25. 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
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Isolated snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Patchy blowing snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
48 Miles N Tonopah Airport NV
 38.77°N 116.95°W (Elev. 10974 ft)
9:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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