Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Red Bluff, Red Bluff Municipal Airport (KRBL)

Lat: 40.15056°NLon: 122.25222°WElev: 348.0ft.

Rain

54°F

12°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SE 11 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 06:54 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles ESE Cottonwood CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 5am, then a chance of rain.  Low around 46. South wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 5am, then a chance of rain. Low around 46. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 47. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
A chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles ESE Cottonwood CA
 40.31°N 122.06°W (Elev. 761 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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