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Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Shasta (KMHS)

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

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Mar 07:56 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WSW Dunsmuir CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Light and variable wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet in the afternoon . Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles WSW Dunsmuir CA
 41.2°N 122.41°W (Elev. 5240 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am PDT Mar 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 27, 2026
 
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