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Blizzard Conditions from the Central Plains to the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

A Spring blizzard will move from the central High Plains to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes today into Thursday. The combination of heavy falling snow and strong winds will create snow-covered roads and near zero visibility at times. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue critical fire weather today through Friday from southwestern Texas into the southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

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

Clear

51°F

11°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed S 21 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 04:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W Alturas CA

Wind Advisory March 19, 05:03pm until March 19, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 19, 05:03pm until March 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 5500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 11am. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
A chance of rain. Sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Alturas CA
 41.5°N 120.68°W (Elev. 4531 ft)
Last Update:
4:40 pm PDT Mar 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 19, 2025-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2025
 
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