Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

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

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 01 Jan 09:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Alturas CA

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain, mainly before 2pm.  High near 47. South wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8pm.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 6200 feet. High near 48. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 5800 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 47. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 48. South wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Alturas CA
 41.58°N 120.44°W (Elev. 4587 ft)
9:41 am PST Jan 1, 2026
10am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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