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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 55%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 22 Apr 01:30 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Tonopah Airport NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 63. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tonopah Airport NV
 38.08°N 117.06°W (Elev. 5449 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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