Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

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

NA

61°F

16°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed WSW 18 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Apr 02:59 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NW Sand Pass NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers.  Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm.  Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers.  Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then rain and snow showers. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5400 feet after midnight . Low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NW Sand Pass NV
 40.37°N 119.84°W (Elev. 4226 ft)
11:31 am PDT Apr 9, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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