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Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NNE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 09 Apr 04:59 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Sand Pass NV

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 64. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 64. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5000 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 4500 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Sand Pass NV
 40.35°N 119.69°W (Elev. 3993 ft)
Last Update:
4:31 am PDT Apr 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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