Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

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

Mist

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 11:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SW Fort Bidwell CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light east southeast wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light east southeast wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SW Fort Bidwell CA
 41.74°N 120.39°W (Elev. 4770 ft)
9:56 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
11pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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