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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 11:59 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WNW Gerlach NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 37. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 37. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 37. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WNW Gerlach NV
 40.73°N 119.69°W (Elev. 6542 ft)
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
1am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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