Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed WSW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 01:59 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NW Sand Pass NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 6500 feet. High near 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 5400 feet. High near 46. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 4400 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 6500 feet. High near 50. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5400 feet. High near 46. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles NW Sand Pass NV
 40.37°N 119.84°W (Elev. 4226 ft)
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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