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.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed SSW 37 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 05:20 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Gabbs NV

High Wind Warning April 21, 05:40pm until April 21, 11:00pm
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    High Wind Warning April 21, 05:40pm until April 21, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    High Wind Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 34 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated showers.  Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated showers.  Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 58. Light north northwest wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers.  Snow level 7500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated showers. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 5800 feet. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Isolated showers. Snow level rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 58. Light north northwest wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Friday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Gabbs NV
 38.98°N 117.92°W (Elev. 5600 ft)
4:07 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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