Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

BUFFALO CREEK (BUFN2)

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

NA

73°F

23°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 May 02:59 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SW Gerlach NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SW Gerlach NV
 40.58°N 119.48°W (Elev. 4711 ft)
11:30 am PDT May 2, 2026
3pm PDT May 2, 2026-6pm PDT May 8, 2026
 
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