What is today's weather forecast for Modoc County, CA?

Today's forecast for Modoc County shows a low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Modoc County, CA?

The 7-day forecast for Modoc County shows highs from 36 to 55 degrees and lows from 20 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Modoc County, CA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Modoc County this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (20% chance), Sunday (70% chance), Monday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Modoc County weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Modoc County forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Modoc County, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

43°F
Feels Like 39°F

Humidity 97% Dew Point 42°F Wind SSW 7 MPH Gusts 10 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 5 miles SSE of central Modoc County
at 10:55 PM Thu, Nov 13, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 13

FriNov 14

SatNov 15

SunNov 16

30%

MonNov 17

50%

TueNov 18

WedNov 19

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 38°F to 55°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 4 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 8°F below the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 52°F with lows around 25°F.

This Date in Weather History

1953 - Strong southeasterly winds associated with a Pacific cold front reached 70 mph at Sacramento CA to equal their all-time record. The previous record had been established in a similar weather pattern on December 12th of the previous year.

Modoc County, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 13

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Friday Nov 14

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light east wind.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

About Modoc County, CA

Modoc County ( ) is a county located in the far northeast corner of the U.S. state of California. Its population is 8,700 as of the 2020 census, down from 9,686 from the 2010 census. This makes it California's third-least-populous county. The county seat and only incorporated city is Alturas. Previous County seats include Lake City and Centerville. The county borders Nevada and Oregon. Much of Modoc County is federal land. Several federal agencies, including the United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, have employees assigned to the area, and their operations are a significant part of its economy and services. The county's official slogans include "The last best place" and "Where the West still lives".

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