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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed SW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Mar 01:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Alturas CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alturas CA
 41.5°N 120.53°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
Last Update:
1:41 pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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