Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 12 Apr 08:59 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NW Sand Pass NV

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Snow level 4900 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NW Sand Pass NV
 40.37°N 119.84°W (Elev. 4226 ft)
4:30 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
9am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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