Late Season Atmospheric River Event in the West; Critical Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains

An impactful low pressure system will bring widespread gusty winds, mountain snow and low elevation rain from California to the Central Rockies. At times, rain may become locally heavy which could lead to flooding concerns over central/southern California. Further east, dry conditions combined with gusty winds will support Critical fire weather concerns across west Texas and eastern New Mexico. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

Lat: 41.48362°NLon: 120.5615°WElev: 4383.0ft.

Overcast

4°C

39°F

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 29.67 in (1004.74 mb)
Dewpoint -1°C (30°F)
Visibility 16 km
Wind Chill2°C (36°F)
Last update 29 Mar 06:05 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Alturas CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain, possibly mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. East wind 8 to 13 km/h becoming north after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

    Low: -1 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. North northeast wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 18 to 23 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

    High: 11 °C

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. North wind 16 to 23 km/h, with gusts as high as 34 km/h.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: -2 °C

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. North wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 19 to 24 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 km/h.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 12 °C

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -3. North wind 21 to 26 km/h decreasing to 10 to 15 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 km/h.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: -3 °C

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 16.

    Sunny

    High: 16 °C

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 1.

    Clear

    Low: 1 °C

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 21.

    Sunny

    High: 21 °C

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 4 °C

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain, possibly mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. East wind 8 to 13 km/h becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. North northeast wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 18 to 23 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. North wind 16 to 23 km/h, with gusts as high as 34 km/h.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. North wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 19 to 24 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 km/h.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -3. North wind 21 to 26 km/h decreasing to 10 to 15 km/h after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 km/h.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -3. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 7.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 8.
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Point Forecast:
Alturas CA
 41.5°N 120.53°W (Elev. 1341 m)
4:40 pm PDT Mar 29, 2024
6pm PDT Mar 29, 2024-6pm PDT Apr 5, 2024
 
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