Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

Lat: 41.31494°NLon: 122.31702°WElev: 3540.0ft.

Overcast

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NA 6 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NW Covington Mill CA

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:46pm until February 19, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 12:46pm until February 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. South wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. South wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Breezy.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NW Covington Mill CA
 41.01°N 122.93°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
12:41 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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