Modoc County storm history

The Frog Wildfire was started by lightning at around 1645 PST on 07/30/2015. As of 0330 PST on 08/01/2015, the fire covered 1000 acres and was 10 percent contained. 400,000 dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts. On the evening of July 30, 2015, 38 year-old Black Hills Na…

County officials reported widespread main stem flooding on the Pit River due to heavy rain and snowmelt that occurred in the Warner Mountains several days before. The river was reported to be 1/4 to 1/2 mile in spots with several county roads inundated and closed. A lot of farmla…

National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 1 to 9 inches. Amounts were lowest near Alturas. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.52 inches at Timber Mountain, 0.78 inches at Tickner Road, 0.80 inches at Adin Mountain, and 1.00 inches at Dismal Swamp.

High south winds reached peak values of: 36G60 MPH at Rush Creek, 42G62 MPH at Alturas Pacificorp, 44G59 MPH at Alturas, and 43G66 MPH at Timber Mountain.

Strong south to southwest winds reached peak values of: 37G60 MPH at Alturas Pacificorp, 43G58 MPH at Alturas ASOS, 41G60 MPH at Juniper Creek, 38G59 MPH at Rush Creek, and 46G63 MPH at Timber Mountain.

The National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 12 to 60 inches at elevations above 5000 feet, with amounts of 1 to 12 inches down to valley floors. Amounts were highest in the northern portion of the Warner Mountains. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 2…

Strong south-southwest winds were recorded at Timber Mountain RAWS with a peak speed of 45 mph gusting to 61 mph.

The Pencil Wildfire was discovered on July 22nd at 116 PM PST. The fire started 6 miles northwest of Davis Creek, near McGinty Reservoir in Modoc County, California. The fire cause is undetermined. As of 530 AM PST on 07/28, it had burned 396 acres, was 100% contained, no structu…

On 07/20/24, reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 52 to 68 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 93 to 103 degrees. On 07/21/24, reported low temperatures ranged from 55 to 73 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 91 to 100 degrees. On 07/22/24, …

The North Wildfire was discovered on July 7th at 238 PM PST. The fire started 2 miles north of Likely on BLM land in Modoc County, California. The cause of the fire is undetermined. As of 530 PST on 07/15, it had burned 4,685 acres, was 100% contained, no structures had been dest…

Persistent high pressure brought excessive heat to Modoc County for 8 consecutive days from July 6th through July 13th. Low temperatures were generally in the upper 40s to mid 60s, and high temperatures in the mid 90s to 102 degrees. Record high temperatures were set at Alturas o…

Low temperatures recorded included: 29 at Tickner Road in Tionesta, 30 in Alturas, and 30 in Perez.

Low temperatures recorded included: 32 at Crowder Flat, 30 at Alturas, and 28 at Tickner Road in Tionesta.

The Valley Wildfire was discovered on May 21st at 1231 PM PST. The fire is located 21 miles southeast of Alturas, in the Jess Valley of the Modoc National Forest. The cause of the fire is undetermined. As of 530 AM PST on 05/30, it had burned 536 acres, was 100% contained, no str…

National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 2 to 10 inches. A snowfall report of 9.9 inches was measured at Alturas 9.5E. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.50 inches at State Line and Cedar Pass, and 1.50 inches at Dismal Swamp.

National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 3 to 15 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 1.00 inches at State Line, 2.00 inches at Adin Mountain, 2.20 inches at Dismal Swamp, and 1.90 inches at Cedar Pass.

National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 2 to 8 inches. Precipitation amounts in the zone included 0.60 inches at State Line, 0.80 inches at Adin Mountain, 0.34 inches at Timber Mountain, and 0.23 inches at Alturas.

National gridded snowfall analysis indicated amounts of 4 to 12 inches. Adin Mountain reported 5 inches, StateLine reported 6 inches, and Crowder Flat reported 7 inches.

National Gridded Snowfall Analysis indicated storm totals of 2 to 8 inches. Adin Mountain Snotel reported 8 inches, and Crowder Flat reported 6 inches.

Low temperatures ranged from 26 to 34. It was the first widespread hard freeze of the season.

Freezing low temperatures in Modoc County included: Juniper Creek 32, Perez 29, Alturas 30, and Tickner Road 29.

Timber Creek reported a peak wind gust of 58 mph on 12/26 at 2203.

The Barnes wildfire started around 1500 PST on 09/07/22. The fire was started by lightning. As of the last report at 0530 PST on 09/25/22, the fire had burned 5843 acres and was 99 percent contained. 2 structures were lost in the fire and 8.6 million dollars had been spent on fir…

The only reported low temperature in this zone was 30 degrees at the Alturas ASOS.

The only reported low temperature in this zone was 29 degrees at the Alturas ASOS.

The only reported low temperature in this zone was 31 degrees at the Alturas ASOS.

The Timber Mountain RAWS recorded a gust to 60 mph at 05/1103 PDT.

The Timber Mountain RAWS recorded a gust to 59 mph at 20/1403 PST.

The Timber Mountain RAWS recorded gusts exceeding 57 mph nearly continuously during this interval. The peak gust was 67 mph, recorded at 18/1403 PST.

The Timber Mountain RAWS recorded a gust to 60 mph at 03/1203 PST and a gust to 62 mph at 03/1303 PST. The Rush Creek RAWS recorded a gust to 59 mph at 03/1703 PST and to 61 mph pat 03/1903 PST.

The cooperative observer at Adin reported 10.0 inches of snow in 24 hours ending at 14/1600 PST.

The Timber Mountain RAWS recorded a gust to 59 mph at 12/0203 PST.

The Rush Creek RAWS recorded a gust to 64 mph at 24/1503 PST.

The only reported low temperature in this zone was 27 degrees at Alturas Airport.

The Juniper wildfire started around 12:00 AM on 07/05/21. The cause was unknown. As of the last report at 0630 PDT on 07/13/21, the fire covered 1011 acres and was 100 percent contained. 0 structures were lost, and 1.9 million dollars had been spent on firefighting efforts.

Alturas (AAT) was the only station from this zone that reported observations. On 06/26/21, the low temperature was 48 degrees and the high temperature was 96 degrees. On 06/27/21, the low temperature was 56 degrees and the high temperature was 100 degrees. On 06/28/21, the low te…

The Alturas Airport METAR recorded a gust to 61 mph at 17/1155 PST and at 17/1239 PST, along with a peak gust of 64 mph at 17/1255 PST. The Devils Garden RAWS recorded a gust to 58 mph at 17/1255 PST. The Juniper Creek RAWS recorded a gust to 63 mph at 17/1252 PST and a gust to 6…

The July Complex consisted of the Caldwell, Allen and Dalton fires. They were started by lightning on 07/22/20 at around 1015 PDT. As of the last report on 08/20/20 at 06:30 PDT, the fires had burned 83261 acres and were 100 percent contained. 35.0 million dollars had been expend…

The July Complex consists of the Caldwell, Allen and Dalton fires. They were started by lightning on 07/22/20 at around 1015 PDT. As of 08/01/20 at 06:30 PDT, the fires had burned 83261 acres and were 77 percent contained. 21.0 million dollars had been expended on firefighting ef…

The only reported low temperature in this zone was 28 degrees at Alturas.

The only reported low temperature in this zone was 32 degrees at Alturas.

Based on a photo taken in Alturas at 17/1300 PST, an estimated 8 to 12 inches of snow had fallen in Alturas by that time.

Numerous thunderstorms moved across the area on 9/5/19. Dozens of fires were initiated by lightning. One of them was the Lone Wildfire, which was started by a lightning strike at 05/1614 PDT. As of the last report at 17/0430 PDT, the fire was at 5737 acres and was 100 percent con…

Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 27 to 32 degrees.

Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 27 to 30 degrees.

The strong winds recorded here occurred during a winter storm with snow and blowing snow. The Timber Mountain RAWS recorded a gust to 68 mph at 25/1203 PST and a gust to 62 mph at 25/1303 PST. A gust to 61 mph was recorded at 27/1403 PST, a gust to 64 mph was recorded at 27/1503 …

A spotter reported zero visibility on Highway 299 from Adin to Bieber. Snow was blowing too much to measure.

The Timber Mountain RAWS recorded a gust to 59 mph at 20/0603 PST.

The Blue Mountain RAWS recorded a gust to 61 mph at 14/1527 PST. The Juniper Creek RAWS recorded a gust to 62 mph at 14/1352 PST. The Rush Creek RAWS recorded a gust to 64 mph at 14/1403 PST and a gust to 62 mph at 14/1503 PST.

Reported low temperatures in this zone ranged from 31 to 32 degrees.