Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 04:59 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Sand Pass NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:10pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 06:10pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then snow likely after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 35. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then snow likely after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 35. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5400 feet lowering to 4400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 4200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Sand Pass NV
 40.35°N 119.69°W (Elev. 3993 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
6pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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