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

Today's forecast for Plumas County shows a low of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

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

The 7-day forecast for Plumas County shows highs from 41 to 46 degrees and lows from 37 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 7 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Plumas County, CA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Plumas County this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (20% chance), Tuesday (80% chance), Wednesday (90% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Plumas County weather forecast?

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Plumas County, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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45°F
Feels Like 41°F

Humidity 46% Dew Point 25°F Wind SSE 7 MPH Gusts 11 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.7 mi. NW of central Plumas County
at 11:50 PM Sun, Dec 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

SunDec 14

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

60%

WedDec 17

90%

ThuDec 18

50%

FriDec 19

50%

SatDec 20

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 41°F to 46°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

Temperatures are expected to be near normal for this time of year, with highs around 44°F and lows around 25°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A major winter storm hit the Great Lakes Region, intensifying explosively as it crossed northern Illinois. High winds and heavy snow created blizzard conditions in southeastern Wisconsin. Winds gusted to 73 mph, and snowfall totals ranged up to 17 inches at LaFarge. The barometric pressure at Chicago IL dropped three quarters of an inch in six hours to 28.96 inches, a record low reading for December. Up to a foot of snow blanketed northern Illinois, and winds in the Chicago area gusted to 75 mph. O'Hare Airport in Chicago was closed for several hours, for only the fourth time in twenty years. High winds derailed train cars at Avon IN. Light winds and partly sunny skies were reported near the center of the storm, a feature typical of tropical storms.

Plumas County, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Sunday Dec 14

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 5 mph.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Light south wind.

Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night: Showers. Low around 42. Southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Showers. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

Night: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 43.

Night: Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

Night: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

About Plumas County, CA

Plumas County ( ) is a county located in the Sierra Nevada of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 19,790. The county seat is Quincy, and the only incorporated city is Portola. The largest community in the county is East Quincy. The county was named for the Spanish Río de las Plumas (the Feather River), which flows through it. It is also the namesake of a native moth species, Hadena plumasata.

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