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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Mist

42°F

6°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 01 Jan 04:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles E Mccloud CA

Winter Storm Watch January 3, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 42. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Low around 34. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 2pm. Snow level 6500 feet. High near 43. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain. Snow level 6700 feet. Low around 34. South southeast wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 6000 feet. High near 42. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 4700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 42. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Rain. Snow level 7000 feet. Low around 34. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 2pm. Snow level 6500 feet. High near 43. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Snow level 6700 feet. Low around 34. South southeast wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 6000 feet. High near 42. South wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 4700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles E Mccloud CA
 41.21°N 121.76°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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