Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

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

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Feb 05:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Alturas CA

Wind Advisory February 24, 05:52am until February 25, 04:00am
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory February 24, 05:52am until February 25, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 51. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 3am, then a slight chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 42. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 51. South wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 3am, then a slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alturas CA
 41.5°N 120.53°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
4:01 am PST Feb 24, 2026
5am PST Feb 24, 2026-6pm PST Mar 2, 2026
 
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