Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed NNE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 15 Dec 03:59 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles WNW Gerlach NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 9100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 9700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am.  Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 10pm.  Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7900 feet after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 8700 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Snow level 7500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.

    Low: 37 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 8000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 9100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 9700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 7700 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 10pm. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7900 feet after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 8700 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Breezy.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 8000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles WNW Gerlach NV
 40.73°N 119.69°W (Elev. 6542 ft)
3:30 pm PST Dec 15, 2025
4pm PST Dec 15, 2025-6pm PST Dec 22, 2025
 
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