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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.

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.22 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 01 Jan 09:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles WSW Mount Shasta CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 11am, then snow. High near 36. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 6500 feet. Steady temperature around 35. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 11am, then snow. High near 36. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 6500 feet. Steady temperature around 35. Breezy, with a south southeast wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WSW Mount Shasta CA
 41.21°N 122.51°W (Elev. 6355 ft)
Last Update:
9:41 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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