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2 m Temperature

Forecast air temperature about 6 feet above the ground.

HRRR 2 m temperature map showing warmer valleys in northern California and cooler terrain in the Sierra Nevada and northern Nevada
2 m AGL temperature (°F) across northern California and Nevada, from the HRRR model. Init: Wed 2026-11-04 18z, valid Thu 2026-11-05 4 p.m. PST.

What the map shows

The temperature you would feel outside at the forecast time, not the day's high or low. A second version adds a bold 32°F line and county borders.

How to read the colors

Blues and purples are below freezing; greens and yellows are mild; oranges and reds are hot.

Common mistakes

  • Treating a single hour as the daily high or low.
  • Ignoring known model warm or cold biases near snow cover or in valleys.

Key terms

Open in Pivotal Weather