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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.

light rain,mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.92 in (1013.21 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 07:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Dunsmuir CA

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

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. High near 47. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 39. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 44. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Snow level 4400 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 3800 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. South southeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 47. South southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 39. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 44. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 4400 feet. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4200 feet. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 4am. Snow level 4100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 3800 feet rising to 4500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 4400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 3900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dunsmuir CA
 41.22°N 122.27°W (Elev. 2533 ft)
Last Update:
3:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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