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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 91%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 06:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Dunsmuir CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 37. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. South southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6500 feet. Steady temperature around 38. South southeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 39. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Snow level 6800 feet. Low around 37. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. South southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6500 feet. Steady temperature around 38. South southeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 39. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 20 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain before 7pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 29. 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 34.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
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 30.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Dunsmuir CA
 41.23°N 122.36°W (Elev. 5246 ft)
Last Update:
6:47 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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