Heavy Rain and Flooding Concerns in Hawaii; Severe Weather in the Plains

A storm system is expected to bring strong winds, widespread heavy rainfall, and flooding concerns to the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms are forecast from the Southern Plains to the Mid-Missouri Valley this afternoon and evening. Large hail and strong winds are the primary threats. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

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

Mostly Cloudy

64°F

18°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Apr 01:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Alturas CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7400 feet in the afternoon . High near 60. Light south southwest wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Snow level 6200 feet. High near 54. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 4900 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7400 feet in the afternoon . High near 60. Light south southwest wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Snow level 6200 feet. High near 54. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 4900 feet. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Alturas CA
 41.58°N 120.44°W (Elev. 4587 ft)
11:26 am PDT Apr 9, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 9, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 15, 2026
 
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