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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 6 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Alturas CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 48. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5300 feet. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 9 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 48. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5300 feet. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
Alturas CA
 41.5°N 120.53°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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