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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NE Alturas CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8000 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. High near 48. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 6 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am, then rain likely after 4am. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8000 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. High near 48. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday 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.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NE Alturas CA
 41.58°N 120.44°W (Elev. 4587 ft)
Last Update:
9:41 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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