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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Rain

48°F

9°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 23 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 10:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles WSW Duckwater NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 10:34am until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 10:34am until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 39 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7600 feet. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow showers likely before 1pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. High near 34. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. Snow level 8900 feet. High near 39. Windy, with a south wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Rain showers before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7600 feet. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Christmas Day
Snow showers likely before 1pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. High near 34. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
44 Miles WSW Duckwater NV
 38.8°N 116.52°W (Elev. 7598 ft)
Last Update:
9:06 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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