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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 22 Apr 03:20 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles E Gabbs NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Isolated snow showers before 4am, then scattered snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers before 8am, then scattered snow showers after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 55 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Isolated snow showers before 4am, then scattered snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers before 8am, then scattered snow showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered snow showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles E Gabbs NV
 38.84°N 117.6°W (Elev. 6683 ft)
2:05 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
3am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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