Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 04:59 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Sand Pass NV

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then rain showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 2pm.  Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then rain showers after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 4700 feet after midnight . Low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 2pm. Snow level 4200 feet rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 4800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain showers after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Sand Pass NV
 40.35°N 119.69°W (Elev. 3993 ft)
4:31 am PDT Apr 11, 2026
6am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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