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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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 10:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tonopah Airport NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
New Year's Day
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a high near 46. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers, mainly before 10am. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tonopah Airport NV
 38.08°N 117.06°W (Elev. 5449 ft)
Last Update:
9:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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