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Heavy Mountain Snow across Portions of the Rockies and Intermountain West; Mainly Tranquil Weather for the East

A storm will move across the Intermountain West and Rockies through Tuesday. Heavy snow is forecast for the higher terrain with rain for lower elevations. Meanwhile, large area of high pressure for the East will keep the weather tranquil with moderating temperatures. Later this week, a more significant storm is possible for the West, especially for northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

Lat: 40.580583°NLon: 119.788806°WElev: 3940ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Oct 03:59 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

24 Miles NNW Sand Pass NV

  • Today

    Today: Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    Increasing
    Clouds

    High: 57 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2am. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

    Low: 38 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Chance Rain

    High: 54 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Slight Chance
    Rain

    Low: 40 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Chance Rain

    High: 61 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 45 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

    High: 55 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 36 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    Chance Rain

    High: 51 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain after 2am. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain likely. Snow level 7500 feet rising to 8500 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A chance of rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
24 Miles NNW Sand Pass NV
 40.56°N 119.92°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
2:44 am PDT Oct 19, 2021
Forecast Valid:
4am PDT Oct 19, 2021-6pm PDT Oct 25, 2021
 
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