A Couple of Fast Moving Storms Affecting Areas Along and East of the Rockies

A couple of storm systems will impact travel conditions through the first half of this weekend. Heavy snow from the mountains of the West will move into the upper Midwest and upper Great Lakes through tonight. Record warmth and Gulf moisture along and east of the Mississippi River will fuel severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, fog for the Tennessee Valley and deep South on Friday into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Alturas (KAAT)

Lat: 41.48362° N Lon: 120.5615° W Elev: 4383.0 ft.

Partly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.29 in (1025.74 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 08 Jan 04:55 PM PST
Detailed forecast for

Modoc County

Tonight
Mostly clear early this evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20. North winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Sunday Through Monday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly clear. Lows around 30.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Wednesday And Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s.



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242 PM PST Thu Jan 8 2026
 
 

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