National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

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

Mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 16 Feb 05:07 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Alturas CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Rain and snow. Snow level 4900 feet. High near 43. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Low around 22. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. High near 34. South southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 17. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Rain and snow. Snow level 4900 feet. High near 43. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow after 3am. Low around 22. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 34. South southwest wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 17. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Alturas CA
 41.58°N 120.44°W (Elev. 4587 ft)
Last Update:
4:27 am PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation