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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed WSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 02:59 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles NW Sand Pass NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6600 feet. High near 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 5500 feet. High near 47. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm.  Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 5500 feet. High near 47. Southwest 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 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
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)
1:15 am PST Jan 2, 2026
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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