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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

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

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed S 21 MPH
Barometer 29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Apr 04:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles E Middlegate NV

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

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers before 8am. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Snow level 9200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8900 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers before 8am. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles E Middlegate NV
 39.29°N 117.72°W (Elev. 7674 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Apr 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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