Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Mostly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed S 23 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Apr 02:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

40 Miles S Austin NV

Wind Advisory until April 10, 09:00pm
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Wind Advisory
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    Wind Advisory until April 10, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain showers likely before 7am, then rain and snow showers likely between 7am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. South wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 45. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers. Snow level 9100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Rain showers likely before 7am, then rain and snow showers likely between 7am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. South wind 15 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Isolated snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
40 Miles S Austin NV
 38.92°N 116.95°W (Elev. 7031 ft)
12:11 pm PDT Apr 10, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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