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

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 3, 04:00 PM PST until January 4, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

light rain,mist

45°F

7°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	E 4 MPH
Barometer	29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint	42°F (6°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Wind Chill	43°F (6°C)
Last update	02 Jan 02:56 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WSW Dunsmuir CA

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

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: 38 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 38 °F
Rain then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 32 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday
High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow
Monday Night
Low: 30 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain. Snow level 7300 feet. Steady temperature around 38. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

Rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. South southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain and snow before 4am, then rain between 4am and 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5am. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6600 feet. Steady temperature around 38. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 38. South wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 34. South wind 16 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Monday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Monday Night

A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

Tuesday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Wednesday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.