Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

Lat: 40.58058°NLon: 119.78881°WElev: 3940.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed E 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 17 Apr 08:59 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Sand Pass NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers.  Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Sand Pass NV
 40.26°N 119.52°W (Elev. 4997 ft)
4:30 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
9am PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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